1
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
His constancy has been really good and his leadership.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shared rituals that marked the seasons with reassuring constancy.
—Dai Sugano, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Real progress in the region, real justice and stability, will require healing, constancy, imagination, and endurance—day after day, year after year, long past any one Administration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s no chance viewers will overlook the physical toll demanded of these young men in order to be called Marines, and the intensity of that commitment is marked by its constancy as well as its consequences.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
Shared rituals that marked the seasons with reassuring constancy.
—Dai Sugano, Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2025
Real progress in the region, real justice and stability, will require healing, constancy, imagination, and endurance—day after day, year after year, long past any one Administration.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s no chance viewers will overlook the physical toll demanded of these young men in order to be called Marines, and the intensity of that commitment is marked by its constancy as well as its consequences.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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These setups rely on ultra-precise optical transitions, allowing atoms to emit light with remarkable stability over long periods.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Mar. 2026
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Terms of a lawsuit settlement should include assurances of no abrupt management changes that could compromise coverage or threaten the job stability of staff members.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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With a team of 17, Momosé said receiving the award is a testament to her staff’s dedication to connecting with guests and going above and beyond, a commitment rooted in the Japanese concept of omotenashi.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2026
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Elliot approaches his craft with discipline and dedication, consistently pushing himself to explore new techniques, mediums, and ideas.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
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Name your values and state your boundaries, then celebrate your courage with something that restores your spark.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Creative courage returns as the instinctive Moon conjoins mischievous Mercury in your 5th House of Play, urging you to express whatever stirs within.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stephanie Poon, Twin Dragon’s director of marketing and merchandising, agreed, describing how early generations of hemp fabrics often had limitations in softness and consistency.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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The staff was supportive, guiding us with clarity, calmness, and consistency.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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Widespread discontent, fueled by repression, economic failure, corruption and protests over rights and shortages, has eroded regime loyalty.—
Chuck DeVore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Bilas also called out hypocrisy among talking heads and fans about loyalty being far gone as the transfer portal has become more popular than ever.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Wizards showed more fortitude on Thursday.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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If winning is the only goal, then war is, by profound inference, a game, a test of masculine fortitude.—
Casey Ryan Kelly,
The Conversation,
9 Mar. 2026
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Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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Striking a blow for the Mountain West Conference, which Utah State, SDSU and Boise State are leaving for the Pac-12, the high-altitude Aggies rode their stamina and playmaking down the stretch to book Sunday’s date opposite Arizona.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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The Mughals particularly valued these horses for their strength and stamina, as well as their colors and other aesthetic features.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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