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
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.
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That the shop has indulged families for decades speaks to its constancy.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
Closer to home, physicists study vibrations of atoms, such as those used in atomic clocks, to look for deviations from pure constancy.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Gold’s constancy explains why it’s long been used to define money.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 8 Sep. 2025
That the shop has indulged families for decades speaks to its constancy.
—Mike Klingaman, Baltimore Sun, 17 June 2025
Closer to home, physicists study vibrations of atoms, such as those used in atomic clocks, to look for deviations from pure constancy.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 23 May 2025
Gold’s constancy explains why it’s long been used to define money.
—John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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From playing catch-up to running in parallel Despite early limitations in solver speed, mesh handling, and model stability, Duan states that cloud-native architectures and AI now give Chinese CAE firms a rare opportunity to turn the tables on industry leaders.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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The church burned in a 2019 fire, set by a teenager, that caused $15,000 worth of damage and the pandemic rocked the house of worship’s stability, according to local news reports.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Despite being deceived, Stone, who dated Garfield for four years, conceded that the actor's dedication to the secret was honorable.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Oct. 2025
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The volunteer community’s dedication is a crucial puzzle piece in how the trail ecosystem functions.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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No one trains you for moral courage or unwavering positivity — that’s a different kind of journey.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Rewrite old stories with courage.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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That means the investment in playing time Miami’s making to three rookies — offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips — might be tabled because all three are clearly struggling to play with a level of consistency this team needs to win in the trenches.—
Omar Kelly
October 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success is driven by consistency and longevity.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
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Since then, her standing in the polls has slipped, though partisan loyalties remain deeply entrenched.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Credit card rewards and loyalty points can turn everyday spending into meaningful travel savings.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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A lot of, uh, impressive mental fortitude is required to.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
15 Oct. 2025
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Red Mass is a Catholic Mass that celebrates the start of the judicial year and offers prayers for wisdom, counsel, and fortitude for judges, lawyers and public officials.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Laporta’s commitment to the Super League project has also appeared to wane, with the Barcelona chief reaching out to UEFA and the rest of the European football establishment, which Madrid continue to shun.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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One’s impression is suddenly modified by the casual strength his handshake conveys, and rightly so, for beneath the elegant lines of his suit are hidden a hard body and the stamina of 10 battalions.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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Brendan Doggett brings skiddy seam and stamina.—
Sukhman Singh,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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