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

Databricks is releasing AI agents that help professionals get answers from their business data, aiming to expand beyond its core data offerings and showcase its staying power in the artificial-intelligence world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

All five companies are pillars of the new economy—ones that have lasting value and staying power, even as the momentum inevitably fades from the broader chip trade.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

“I’m a little bit surprised at the staying power of the story,” said Julie Su, the Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

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

And he still has a pretty lacerating smile, so the nickname has some staying power even if he doesn’t.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx

Related Words

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