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
Gold’s constancy explains why it’s long been used to define money.
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But dark energy’s constancy has always been more of a clever inference rather than an ironclad certainty.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
Debra Messing, who has produced a new documentary on (horseshoe-theory) antisemitism called October 8, has been one of Hollywood’s few intensely admirable exceptions, calling out anti-Jewish hatred with a fierce constancy over the past 16 months.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
States have always engaged in espionage against one another, but the scale and constancy of data collection on overseas citizens today is unprecedented.
—Bruce Jones, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2018
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John Tamny, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
But dark energy’s constancy has always been more of a clever inference rather than an ironclad certainty.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
Debra Messing, who has produced a new documentary on (horseshoe-theory) antisemitism called October 8, has been one of Hollywood’s few intensely admirable exceptions, calling out anti-Jewish hatred with a fierce constancy over the past 16 months.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
States have always engaged in espionage against one another, but the scale and constancy of data collection on overseas citizens today is unprecedented.
—Bruce Jones, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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Even if agreed, implementation will face significant logistical and security challenges, leaving the region’s stability uncertain.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Bank bosses in the UK are calling for policy stability.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eve Lom’s dedication to meaningful connection is exemplified through its partnership with the renowned actress Li Qin.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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His dedication goes beyond athletics, Alec is known for being friendly, encouraging, and supportive of all students and their interests.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Sep. 2025
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Right now, people want moral courage and clear calls to action.—
Sarah Stankorb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Even in antiquity, some thinkers embodied this courage.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The team was hoping for more consistency to help win the field position battle.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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The 5-10 freshman has stepped in and immediately brought consistency with a calm presence.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
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Throughout the song’s undulating, fluid melodies, Kali and Mariah trade verses about the importance of loyalty in love, all while maintaining their own otherworldly vocals in the process.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Trump claimed Comey mishandled a 2016 probe into Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s private email server, but Comey also refused to pledge loyalty to the president.—
Douglas M. Charles,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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Their fortitude resulted in a thoughtful, lyrically dense project that ‘Nandez likens to a collection of personal and political anecdotes rapped on production that Preservation built around ‘Nandez baritone vocal tone.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the trip is going to be an extreme test of fortitude, fate, and faith, evidenced by Lionsgate's preview revealing obstacles including a hellish radiation storm, monster waves, meteors pummeling the Earth, and lethal bands of desperate survivors prowling the continent.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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These sailings are ideal for first-time cruisers to sample the experience without a long commitment.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For all the government’s rhetoric and commitment to a decades-old revolution, Cubans see a much-vaunted medical system that is failing, unable to provide drugs, procedures — or even electricity.—
Joseph J. Gonzalez,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
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What matters now is building stamina, not chasing another rush.—
Aman Ghei,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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In her view, self-care is the key to maintaining your focus and stamina.—
Sophie Caldwell,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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