Definition

Noun: - Enduring strength and energy: The ability to maintain effort, interest, or performance over a long period; stamina or perseverance.

Usage

"Staying power" is used to describe the capacity to last, endure, or remain effective over time. It is commonly applied to people, their efforts, or things that demonstrate longevity. - It often refers to physical or mental stamina in challenging situations. - It can also describe the lasting appeal, popularity, or success of a product, trend, or person in a field.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• "To have/show/prove staying power": This is the most common construction, emphasizing the possession or demonstration of this quality.
  • The new political movement has shown real staying power, gaining supporters month after month.

Variants and Related Words

• Stamina (n): The physical or mental strength to endure prolonged effort.
• Endurance (n): The ability to withstand hardship or stress over time.
• Longevity (n): Long life or long duration, often used for careers or the existence of things.
• Perseverance (n): Steady persistence in a course of action or purpose despite difficulties.
• Durability (n): The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage (more often used for objects).

Synonyms

• Stamina
• Endurance
• Perseverance
• Tenacity
• Fortitude

Antonyms

• Weakness
• Frailty
• Transience
• Fleetingness

Related Idioms and Phrases

• "In it for the long haul": Committed to something for a long period, implying staying power.
  • Building a business requires you to be in it for the long haul.
• "Stand the test of time": To remain popular, effective, or successful for a long time.
  • Classic novels are those that stand the test of time.

Noun

1. enduring strength and energy