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.
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For the best laughs, peer into the past to discover some specials for the first time, or revisit old favorites to discern their staying power.
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Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
But nearly a century later the house—and its namesake verre—has shown its staying power in more ways than one.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, the New American restaurant has maintained its staying power by striking a delicate balance of consistency and imagination.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
With a cheesy soap opera narrative, diverse characters, and a variety of worldwide martial arts represented, Tekken has become a global phenomenon with lasting staying power.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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Will Digravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
But nearly a century later the house—and its namesake verre—has shown its staying power in more ways than one.
—Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 21 Feb. 2025
Celebrating its 10th anniversary this fall, the New American restaurant has maintained its staying power by striking a delicate balance of consistency and imagination.
—USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
With a cheesy soap opera narrative, diverse characters, and a variety of worldwide martial arts represented, Tekken has become a global phenomenon with lasting staying power.
—Veerender Jubbal, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2025
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 27 Feb. 2025.
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