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
Seemingly sleepwalking toward a record streak, which has highlighted his constancy, should certainly help.
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
We were just stunned by my idiotic behavior, but that idea that of the constancy was suddenly were wiped.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This constancy has given Ridge — which operates two wineries, one in Cupertino in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the other in Healdsburg in Dry Creek Valley — a sense not only of timelessness, but of relevance to the current moment.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
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Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
We were just stunned by my idiotic behavior, but that idea that of the constancy was suddenly were wiped.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Across cultures and eras, the Moon has symbolized constancy, the comforting cycle of tides, months, fertility, and agriculture.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Mar. 2026
This constancy has given Ridge — which operates two wineries, one in Cupertino in the Santa Cruz Mountains, and the other in Healdsburg in Dry Creek Valley — a sense not only of timelessness, but of relevance to the current moment.
—Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Cass High officials said the school will carry forward Dean's commitment to students and his example of compassion and dedication.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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His hard work and dedication led him to it.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Both asking for a raise and taking the mic at karaoke night require a lot of courage, so Mars and Uranus are here to help!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The next wave of philanthropic courage is overdue.—
Felecia Hatcher,
Fortune,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our playing style offensively has changed a little, but in general from last year the availability of more of our players, the consistency of lineups.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies said in a statement that the system functions by performing automatic pre-departure checks to verify document consistency before filing, utilizing TradeSun’s AI agents to analyze data patterns and ensure absolute compliance.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
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After leading the initial round of voting with 37%, compared to Fuller's 35%, Harris has framed the runoff as a referendum on independence versus loyalty to Trump.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies will also partner to host watch parties for major sporting events, and to offr AT&T customers enhanced loyalty points through Fanatics’ FanCash offering.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Honey in the Wound exists to acknowledge the fortitude of women who had to bear so much in silence for so long.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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His displays of extreme fortitude aren’t limited to the mountains.—
Namir Khaliq,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar called on Iran and the United States to keep their commitment to maintain a ceasefire, after both countries ended historic face-to-face talks without an agreement.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Kaylee and Summit's history is littered with commitment issues, break-ups, and make-ups, and those old wounds remain evident during the final bonfire.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Small, repeatable choices will strengthen your stamina.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Physical stamina and comfort preferences may evolve.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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