STABILITY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

stability

noun

stə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of stability

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions

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as in consistency

the state of continuing without change the stability of the regime is in jeopardy

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Recent Examples of stability The consequence, in his telling, is not stability but permanent misallocation. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026 As neighborhoods have grown closer, Gordon worries not only about the animals’ safety, but also about the rescue’s long-term stability. — Maveah Griffith, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026 At the center of the book are the core principles that shape long-term global stability, focusing heavily on environmental integrity and the protection of natural systems that support life on Earth. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Musical skill, then as now, was not enough to guarantee financial stability. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for stability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability

Noun

To summarize, physical AI governance is an extension of operational and safety governance, and the boards best positioned are ones that import high-reliability-organization oversight practices rather than scaling up their AI ethics frameworks.

— Anjana Susarla, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Deputy Utah County Attorney Ryan McBride countered that the reliability of the DNA testing could be examined if the case goes to trial.

— Hannah Schoenbaum, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of reliability

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But the strength of the rotation also depends on the conflict in the Middle East remaining contained.

— John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
But its ability to tolerate discomfort is its strength, particularly through its most original figure—Dahl’s friend and publisher Tom Maschler, deftly portrayed by Elliot Levey.

— Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 9 July 2026