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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
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.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
In February, the V-JEPA team reported how their systems did at understanding the intuitive physical properties of the real world — properties such as object permanence, the constancy of shape and color, and the effects of gravity and collisions.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet the works transcend this topicality: The collected objects were not only symbols of dilapidation but reminders of the constancy and omnipresence of death.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The Catholic Church has long tried to balance a sense of eternal constancy with efforts to remain current, best seen in its stance on LGBTQ issues: While the Church still teaches homosexuality is wrong, its tone has shifted from harsh judgment.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
In February, the V-JEPA team reported how their systems did at understanding the intuitive physical properties of the real world — properties such as object permanence, the constancy of shape and color, and the effects of gravity and collisions.
—Quanta Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Yet the works transcend this topicality: The collected objects were not only symbols of dilapidation but reminders of the constancy and omnipresence of death.
—Edna Bonhomme, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
The Catholic Church has long tried to balance a sense of eternal constancy with efforts to remain current, best seen in its stance on LGBTQ issues: While the Church still teaches homosexuality is wrong, its tone has shifted from harsh judgment.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
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The jump requires tremendous power, accuracy and stability to withstand extreme landing forces, which can be up to eight times the skater's body weight.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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This mid-top walking shoe prioritizes stability via a thick underfoot wall and a flexible, supportive Speedboard.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The week will highlight the show’s dedication to celebrating women who inspire change, break barriers and uplift one another.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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Dear Academy members, Thank you for your dedication and participation this Oscars season.—
Scott Feinberg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Even in a cautious world, courage occupies a permanent place.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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Watching together gives parents a chance to support kids in thinking critically about social dynamics and how to respond with kindness and courage.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
1 Feb. 2026
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Nate Oats setting a standard in Tuscaloosa Despite the recent struggles Nate Oats has brought remarkable consistency to Alabama basketball since his arrival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Leaders notice that consistency.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
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An ordinary bettor may be guided by team loyalty, intuition, or emotion—Walters was governed by dispassionate information.—
Dan Piepenbring,
New Yorker,
4 Feb. 2026
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Confederate sympathizers carved up the old design, claiming the red-and-white Crossland pattern to signal rebellion loyalty.—
Torrey Snow,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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Who better captures the mindset and mental fortitude of an Olympian?—
Alex Connor,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Wolverines opened the door for Michigan State with a lackluster start to the second half, but showed some real fortitude to win this game after giving up the lead.—
Austin Meek,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
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Luge, like all Olympic sports, requires an unwavering commitment to achieve success.—
Greg Dudek,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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The fun of Novocaine is in watching Quaid's commitment to the bit as the film pushes its premise to the extreme.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Feb. 2026
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To have the stamina, and also to have the audience...—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
2 Feb. 2026
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Later this month and March ratchet between ideas and low confidence, plans and deception, control and discouragement, stamina and disappointment.—
Magi Helena,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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