1
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate
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2
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a steady breeze from the west
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as in unchanging
not varying
support for her presidential bid has been steady
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community
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Recent Examples of steady
cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The feature, designed to steady shaky footage, became a lifeline for people with Parkinson’s.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The two hadn’t spoken for over a year, so this puts the relationship back on much steadier ground.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Noun
Biden believed, not unreasonably, that his experience and temperament had uniquely positioned him to steady the ship.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 14 Sep. 2025
The feature, designed to steady shaky footage, became a lifeline for people with Parkinson’s.
—Bill Schiffmiller, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
Since then, the park has expanded the number of ticket tiers and steadily raised prices on the top end while holding the lowest price steady.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 22 Sep. 2025
The two hadn’t spoken for over a year, so this puts the relationship back on much steadier ground.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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For 19 years, its dedicated staff and steadfast supporters have provided vital care to over 100,000 young people across southern Africa, including young people living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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After that harrowing hike up the boulder field, the nerve-wracking exposure of our search site has pushed even this steadfast high-drive purebred over threshold.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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One sign of emotional cheating can be frequent contact with another person, according to Kuburic.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Beers Criteria, a directory of drugs often deemed inadvisable for older adults, recently published recommendations for alternative medications and nonpharmacological treatments for frequent problems.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Freight rates thus far in the second half of 2025 have been characterized by a constant decline on the heels of tariff whiplash that largely dominated the April-to-June stretch and ultimately upended (and cut short) the typical August-to-October peak shipping season.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
22 Sep. 2025
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In an industry defined by its constant evolution, Sylvia has adapted and embraced change, time and time again.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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In this view, antisemitism is unique, permanent, and unchanging.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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For decades, scientists have considered the moon a dead world—a silent, unchanging landscape where nothing stirs.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After all, calculators are more reliable than mental math.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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One route there, of course, is more reliable minutes with offensively gifted players.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Investigators believe the suspect also deliberately set fire to the church, which appeared engulfed in flames in photos and videos shared on social media.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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Videos on social media and local television stations showed flames and smoke billowing from the church.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The House voted to table the resolution 214-213, preventing it from moving to debate and a vote on the underlying censure, effectively ending Mace’s effort to formally reprimand Omar and remove her from committees.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
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However, Bate cautioned that the underlying risk appears to be opaque.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the July 4, 2024, celebration, the first lady pulled Emhoff aside and questioned if the second couple were loyal to the Bidens.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Since launching in 2023, the group has cultivated a loyal following and now averages over 100 rides per month, according to Alba.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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