constancy

noun

ˈkän(t)-stən(t)-sē How to pronounce constancy (audio)
Definition of constancynext
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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2
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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3
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 Lizzo, Coco Jones and more high-profile stars incorporated the see-through fabric motif into their respective designer looks, emphasizing the constancy of the modern material. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 And its quietude is an effect of its constancy as a measure of value. — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026 The tension is between constancy versus transformation. — Glamour, 25 Apr. 2026 Michael was saved to some degree by the love and constancy of his mother Katherine, played with touching warmth in a gorgeous performance from Nia Long. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
  1. stability
  2. dedication
  3. courage
  4. consistency
  5. loyalty
  6. fortitude
  7. commitment
  8. stamina
Noun
  • Others can involve providing financial stability for a child who has pursued a meaningful and fulfilling career that does not pay very much, or assisting younger family members with a down payment in a tight housing market.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That kind of institutional stability doesn’t happen by accident.
    — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of stability
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  • There’s an Islamic hadith in which the Messenger of Allah is asked by a man to name the person most deserving of his love, attention, and dedication.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Carrie Coon will be the first recipient of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s new Luminary Award in the acting category, honoring excellence and dedication to the art of moving image.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of dedication
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  • That woman, prosecutors said, went home and didn’t shower for three days, allegedly seeking to preserve his ejaculate on her body while working up the courage to report the incident to the Los Angeles Police Department.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • By sharing their journeys with such honesty and courage, Dec, Dan and Saskia revealed the reality of rebuilding a life after stroke, and the truth behind the long and unforgiving journey to reclaim the right to live an independent life.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of courage
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  • The facility is built to deliver precision, speed and product consistency.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Stable streaming numbers have served as the backbone to the song’s consistency, as the track rules the Rap Streaming Songs ranking for a 17th week.
    — Trevor Anderson, Billboard, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistency
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  • Pulled into the action is Liz Gold, an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pulled into the action is Liz Gold (O’Casey), an idealistic young woman whose courage and conviction force Leamas to navigate a world where loyalties fracture and betrayal is inevitable.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of loyalty
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  • But more importantly — and what comes with age — is having the fortitude not to follow them.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
  • That mental fortitude stood out to Green during a minor-league game in which Voit started 0-for-4 with three strikeouts.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortitude
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  • That said, the agreement appears to stop short of any concrete purchase commitment, and the two-month trade truce extension appears constrained compared to analysts’ pre-summit expectations of at least six months.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • For Circ, the agreement provides a commitment of future demand as the company works to build commercial-scale capacity.
    — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • The Libra Sun opposes Neptune across your work and rest zones, making concentration, motivation, or stamina feel less reliable than usual.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The skill isn’t spreadsheets or KPIs but having the stamina to defund something that’s quietly working, then sit with the people who built and loved it.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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