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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Importantly, this strapless bra has serious staying power.
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Thus Amarone is a robust red wine that has staying power; in the finest vintages, one in which the wines have good natural acidity, the best versions of Amarone can age for as long as 40-50 years.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Vela has enjoyed remarkable staying power; today, there’s also a more sustainable recycled nylon version.
—Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The second seasons of The Night Agent and The Recruit are also demonstrating some decent staying power, though both are not putting up anywhere near the audiences the first seasons did.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2025
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Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
Thus Amarone is a robust red wine that has staying power; in the finest vintages, one in which the wines have good natural acidity, the best versions of Amarone can age for as long as 40-50 years.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The Vela has enjoyed remarkable staying power; today, there’s also a more sustainable recycled nylon version.
—Kin Woo, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The second seasons of The Night Agent and The Recruit are also demonstrating some decent staying power, though both are not putting up anywhere near the audiences the first seasons did.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 18 Feb. 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 12 Mar. 2025.
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