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
Each such entry in the space is a crucial, tangible representation of Black life, further solidifying our cultural staying power via their shelf lives; Jannah and Kiyanna’s book seeks to contribute to that growing canon.
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Shelli Nicole, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Songs For a Nervous Planet and Tears for Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film) do a great job of showing your songs’ staying power.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
Baby’s first home has some staying power, not unlike Fisher Prices’ other non-biodegradable heirlooms, according to new research by Edelman Financial Engines.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
With some preseason favorites struggling, and a couple of surprise teams sitting atop the standings, Week 5 will be a chance for those contenders to right the ship, while other teams will look to prove their staying power.
—Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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Shelli Nicole, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2024
Songs For a Nervous Planet and Tears for Fears Live (A Tipping Point Film) do a great job of showing your songs’ staying power.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 22 Oct. 2024
Baby’s first home has some staying power, not unlike Fisher Prices’ other non-biodegradable heirlooms, according to new research by Edelman Financial Engines.
—Chloe Berger, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2024
With some preseason favorites struggling, and a couple of surprise teams sitting atop the standings, Week 5 will be a chance for those contenders to right the ship, while other teams will look to prove their staying power.
—Adam Renuart, CNN, 6 Oct. 2024
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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