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as in stability
the state of continuing without change
the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to country
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as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
it takes determination and constancy to get through law school
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Recent Examples of constancy
Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This constancy has given Ridge — which operates two wineries, one in Cupertino in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the other in Healdsburg in Dry Creek Valley — a sense not only of timelessness, but of relevance to the current moment.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
His constancy has been really good and his leadership.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shared rituals that marked the seasons with reassuring constancy.
—Dai Sugano, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This constancy has given Ridge — which operates two wineries, one in Cupertino in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the other in Healdsburg in Dry Creek Valley — a sense not only of timelessness, but of relevance to the current moment.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
His constancy has been really good and his leadership.
—Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shared rituals that marked the seasons with reassuring constancy.
—Dai Sugano, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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Experts concur that making a plan, and revisiting it regularly, is the best way to ensure stability when the situation inevitably changes.—
Kat McGowan,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other academic research finds that communication about money can lead to greater marital satisfaction and stability.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Mike Alexander, a frequent flier traveling to Orlando before heading to Indianapolis to watch the Michigan men's basketball team compete in the Final Four, praised the dedication of TSA officers.—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The dedication event honored the Rancho Mission Viejo Rodeo’s long-standing support of The Shea Center and other south Orange County nonprofits through the RMV Rodeo proceeds.—
Magda Liszewska,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
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The farmworkers' rights movement has always been powered by courage, by people willing to endure, to speak out, to demand dignity in the face of injustice.—
Luzdelia Caballero,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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But if worthiness is measured by the courage to lead, the humility to listen, the wisdom to hold complexity and the sacred responsibility of walking with people through joy, loss and transformation, then women’s rabbinic leadership has already outgrown the narrow metrics of any centralized system.—
Rabba Sara Hurwitz,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The key is consistency — put things back in their zone, and the space stays organized on its own.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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For Warsh, credibility comes from adaptability rather than consistency – a stance that could call into question practices such as the dot plot.—
Paul Wachtel,
The Conversation,
31 Mar. 2026
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That pack loyalty appeared to be what kept them united through their harrowing escape and long walk home.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Common projects focus on strengthening profitable growth initiatives such as improving loyalty programs, responding to competitive threats, or identifying strategies to lift comparable store sales.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The two-part conversation will air on March 26 and 27 and provide more information on Guthrie’s faith and fortitude during this time.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
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So if nothing else, this was a test of mental fortitude.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Your strength and your commitment told us that this is still America.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Eco effort The resort recently partnered with WiseOceans, a global marine conservation and education company, to implement marine conservation programming and further the property’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Kids will learn how to do circus tricks and build stamina along the way.—
Jessie Dax-Setkus,
Oc Register,
22 Mar. 2026
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Even up 4-1 in the final 15 minutes, the Rapids kept pushing past the limits of stamina to find a fifth goal, both in the press and in the buildup.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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