staying power

noun

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

staying power

noun

1. endurance; stamina

Word History and Origins

Origin of staying power¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Idioms and Phrases

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]

Example Sentences

The visit is an acknowledgment of the crown prince’s staying power.

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

The tender story of loss and redemption showed that Keaton had staying power decades into her career.

Read more on Los Angeles Times

Gold and stocks can be correlated in risk-on periods, but if the market mood swings, it is gold that has the staying power.

Read more on Barron's

“It’s pretty rare that any of them have long-lasting staying power.”

Read more on The Wall Street Journal

"His continuity, his down-to-earth nature and his staying power in remaining as an unlisted, independent company have always been a huge inspiration for me personally," Smith wrote on social media.

Read more on BBC

Related Words

• endurance 
• fortitude 
• grit 
• resilience 
• tolerance 
• vitality