staying power

staying power
1) N-UNCOUNT If you have staying power, you have the strength or determination to keep going until you reach the end of what you are doing.

Someone who lacks staying power and persistence is unlikely to make a good researcher.

Syn:
2) N-UNCOUNT If something such as an idea or a product has staying power, it remains popular or successful for a long time.

`A cashmere sweater still thrills me,' she admits. `It has wonderful staying power; it looks chic and modern.'


English dictionary. 2008.

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