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.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 July 2024
Skip these costly investments in favor of timeless pieces with staying power.
—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.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 June 2024
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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.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 25 July 2024
Skip these costly investments in favor of timeless pieces with staying power.
—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.
—Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 June 2024
See all Example Sentences for staying power
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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