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
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.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
Our second table has a higher hurdle for constancy of growth: All these land in the top decile of the universe in predictability of the earnings progression.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
With this new distance dependence from quantum loops lodged within the coupling constant, these quantities lost their constancy.
—Stanley J. Brodsky, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.
—Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
Our second table has a higher hurdle for constancy of growth: All these land in the top decile of the universe in predictability of the earnings progression.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
With this new distance dependence from quantum loops lodged within the coupling constant, these quantities lost their constancy.
—Stanley J. Brodsky, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
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The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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These trends don’t necessarily signal a full downturn, but the Bank of England warns that the UK jobs market is starting to cool, and stability is beginning to feel fragile across several sectors.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Duckworth encourages readers to cultivate long-term dedication to their goals, overcome setbacks, and maintain a growth mindset to achieve excellence.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Trapped in the depths of the ocean, surrounded by sharks and with a ruthless enemy lurking above, Tatiana – the lead role played by Marano – must use all her wit and courage to survive and save her friends.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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True leadership courage lies in rallying teams around a noble cause and recognizing when identity has become a barrier to necessary evolution.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Explain The 'Why' Behind AI To Build Long-Term Trust In the age of AI and misinformation, trust is built on three pillars: transparency, consistency and humanity.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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As many fans celebrated Amaya for her consistency, confidence, and authenticity throughout the season, others argued Bryan — who joined the villa during Casa Amor — didn’t contribute equally to the relationship.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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An additional threat to customer loyalty was uncovered in a related Axios/Harris Poll earlier this year.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Strengthening building codes and restricting development in high-risk areas will require similar fortitude.—
Tik Root,
Wired News,
26 July 2025
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Being the chair of the Freedom Caucus isn’t worth anything to Maryland if Harris doesn’t have the fortitude to stand up to the president, especially when Marylanders need help.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
26 July 2025
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This requires sustained commitment and resources to monitor effectively.—
Jody Bhagat,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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The brothers convinced Bollea to try wrestling and connected him with trainer Hiro Matsuda, who according to lore broke Bollea’s leg in an apparent test of his commitment to the sport.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Investing In Neurotechnology-Based Solutions: Emerging tools like neurofeedback (i.e., real-time brain training based on EEG data) are gaining interest as non-invasive methods to enhance focus, regulate emotions, and build attention stamina over time.—
Ofer Lidsky,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The current format of the derby -- which rewards stamina/conditioning as much as pure slugging power -- makes finding value by comparing odds across a variety of sportsbooks even more helpful.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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