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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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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
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Purpose is what steadies you when the world, or your own mind, presents every reason to stop.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Even so, calcium leaves the body every day, making a steady intake important for bone health and other body processes.5
Bones, muscles, and other body tissues store magnesium.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 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
But while the Red Sox are getting hot, the Yankees’ bats will hope to steady the ship in the Bronx this week against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Purpose is what steadies you when the world, or your own mind, presents every reason to stop.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
In a way, 2025’s minor haul and major lift mimic Byrne’s steady rise in the Hollywood ranks.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 6 Aug. 2025
Even so, calcium leaves the body every day, making a steady intake important for bone health and other body processes.5
Bones, muscles, and other body tissues store magnesium.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jones has remained steadfast in his praise of Parsons after his trade request.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Plastic mesh behind the head rests are a sporty touch, and the convertible top opens and closes in seconds, a plus when making frequent quick stops where you won’t be gone long.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Scouts had a frequent presence at his games and came away impressed with his bat-to-ball skills and running ability.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Through it all, the mission has stayed constant: environmental stewardship and community care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
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How does being in this constant state of survival mode lead to lying?—
Staff Author Updated,
Parents,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Building around these unchanging customer desires has driven Amazon's phenomenal success.—
Manjot Pal,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Published in 1915, and already widely accepted worldwide by physicists and mathematicians, the theory assumed the universe was static – unchanging, unmoving and immutable.—
Rob Coyne,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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That reliable iron lump brings the 5,000-pound car to 60 mph from a standstill in about 10 seconds, not so brisk a pace as to blow off a bad hairpiece.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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About 39 seconds into flight, a burst of flame and material was seen emanating from the Vulcan.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The flames quickly climbed up the wooden structure and sent it collapsing into the Colorado River below.—
Mary Jo Pitzl,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Overreliance on friend-shoring treats a symptom rather than our underlying need for adaptability and true resilience.—
Jay Patel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Excessive heat can be dangerous and even deadly, especially for older individuals and those with underlying health conditions.—
Bryant Stamford,
The Courier-Journal,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her ability to tap into cultural moments, partner with like-minded brands, and foster a loyal online community has made her brand a standout in the competitive world of digital commerce.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Eric, Anna's fiancé, is an extremely loyal and dedicated father to his daughter Lily.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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