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
Finally, the base notes of creamy coconut, vanilla and warm amber are what really drew me in, leaving a lasting impression and staying power that carried me from day to night.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024
Meanwhile, the film industry has almost completely ceded the kinds of stories once told in mid-budget films — which often had smaller opening weekends but greater staying power — to television.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Much of the film’s staying power is due to the hilarious performances of its sprawling cast of oddballs — including brief appearances by a young John and Joan Cusack and Jami Gertz, as well as a cameo by Zelda Rubinstein.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
There are two reasons this rumor has had so much staying power over the years.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 31 May 2024
Meanwhile, the film industry has almost completely ceded the kinds of stories once told in mid-budget films — which often had smaller opening weekends but greater staying power — to television.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2024
Much of the film’s staying power is due to the hilarious performances of its sprawling cast of oddballs — including brief appearances by a young John and Joan Cusack and Jami Gertz, as well as a cameo by Zelda Rubinstein.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
There are two reasons this rumor has had so much staying power over the years.
—Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 18 May 2024
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“Staying power.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/staying%20power. Accessed 5 Jun. 2024.
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