staying power

American  

noun

1. ability or strength to last or endure; endurance; stamina.

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staying power British  

noun

1. endurance; stamina

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staying power Idioms  

1. The ability to endure or last, as in I'm not sure that this young novelist will have staying power, or Our candidate definitely has staying power. This expression comes from racing, where it means “the strength to maintain speed through a race.” [Second half of 1800s]

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Etymology

Origin of staying power

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

The movie’s opening weekend competition may have had more monetary success, but “Materialists” has the staying power of a real blockbuster.

From Salon

The things we tend to dismiss as scrappy, unfashionable or beneath notice often have more depth, more pleasure and more staying power than we give them credit for.

From Salon

Prior “Avatar” films were massive successes thanks to their staying power at the box office.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the interview, Cuellar credited his political staying power to understanding his sprawling district, which includes Laredo, the busiest U.S. port of entry for trade.

From The Wall Street Journal

Chevron has long faced criticism for operating in Venezuela but has shown remarkable staying power in the country, where it has had a presence for more than 100 years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• endurance
• fortitude
• grit
• resilience
• tolerance
• vitality