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staying power
noun
: capacity for continuing (as in existence, influence, or popularity) without weakening
Examples of staying power in a Sentence
a long-distance runner with a lot of staying power
a song with staying power
Her staying power as a pop icon is remarkable.
Recent Examples on the Web
And there are indications that this summer’s COVID-19 wave might have some staying power.
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Rong-Gong Lin Ii, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2024
The Scrubs alum said he's been just as surprised at the soundtrack's staying power.
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Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 July 2024
Skip these costly investments in favor of timeless pieces with staying power.
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Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2024
Angela Bassett may have done the thing, but DeBose is responsible for making said thing into a meme with genuine staying power.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1859, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
Kids Definition
staying power
noun
: ability, influence, or strength enough to keep going through a difficult task
a candidate with the staying power to make it to the election
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