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staying power

American  

noun

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

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]

Etymology

Origin of staying power

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Nvidia’s stronger-than-expected results, released after market hours, will test on Thursday whether the past two sessions’ recovery has staying power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

But the slightly somber man on the other side of our Zoom connection is certainly not as convinced of his own staying power.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

Despite the potential for escalation, analysts said Takaichi's staying power could in fact ease tensions with China.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Bodega did something to the neighborhood, something with staying power, like a song that no one could possibly like but you, because you heard it at a time when your heart was breaking.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez

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