staying power

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

No matter the source, the phrasing has staying power.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

But it’s the songs that talk about brushing off stifling, trifling men, including the title track and “What Have You Done For Me Lately,” that have the most staying power.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Mr. Goldhaber just can’t sustain them, ending up with a film that’s short on staying power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

“Forbidden Fruits” can’t reconcile all of its influences and just ends up as a collection of references and high style without much staying power — it’s essentially the fast fashion of girly pop horror.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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