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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Word History

First Known Use

1859, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of staying power was in 1859

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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 4 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

staying power

noun
: ability, influence, or strength enough to keep going through a difficult task
a candidate with the staying power to make it to the election

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