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
Thanks to the staying power of some of his most memorable roles, Murray can lean into aging.
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Smart move: Testing showed that the movie didn’t have the staying power to be a platform release nor to have a fall film festival troika launch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Wall Street business leaders tend to have a more cautious outlook on inflation's staying power.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Kitchen trends come and go, but glass-front cabinets are a classic look with staying power, largely because of their versatility.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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Emily Longeretta, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Smart move: Testing showed that the movie didn’t have the staying power to be a platform release nor to have a fall film festival troika launch.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Wall Street business leaders tend to have a more cautious outlook on inflation's staying power.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Kitchen trends come and go, but glass-front cabinets are a classic look with staying power, largely because of their versatility.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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