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

See Examples For:

staying power

But Warner Bros. doesn’t care whether a sequel has any modicum of staying power.

From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026

And they have a lot more staying power than it might seem.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

Santigold’s eclectic, genre-defying sound may be a hallmark of the “indie sleaze” era, but her standout midday Daisy Chain set proved she has plenty of staying power in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

This recent rally could have more staying power, some experts believe.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 30, 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

Related Words

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