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
There are two reasons this rumor has had so much staying power over the years.
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Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
The effectiveness and staying power of the blockade are yet to be seen, said Beth Fossen, assistant professor of marketing at Indiana University.
—Deepti Hajela, Fortune, 15 May 2024
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Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
The effectiveness and staying power of the blockade are yet to be seen, said Beth Fossen, assistant professor of marketing at Indiana University.
—Deepti Hajela, Fortune, 15 May 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 23 May. 2024.
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