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

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staying power

Fame may get you through the door, but it does not guarantee staying power.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

But that doesn’t diminish its staying power as one of the most reliable timepieces in the Omega lineup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

“We are seeing fatigue in tech stocks and doubts about the longer-term staying power of the chips,” he said.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 16, 2026

The investment from institutional investors such as Wellington Management—which are typically more risk-averse and longer-term holders—is a testament to the staying power of companies like Baseten, investors said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026

"We stuff ourselves to give us staying power."

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

Related Words

• endurance
• fortitude
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