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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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Credit where credit is due, though, he’s already made a mark on the political discourse that will have the staying power of a jagged scar.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

That’s our call of the day from the head of BlackRock’s fundamental equities global technology team, Tony Kim, who says the AI trade has staying power because it’s totally rewiring the global economy.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

No matter the source, the phrasing has staying power.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

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

War Admiral, though outfooted, was running well, and he had a Triple Crown winner’s staying power.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand

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