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 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 Presidents back then had constancy of purpose, even if not always correct policies. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2026 The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 31 Mar. 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
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has been talking a big game for months about fighting inflation, but failure to signal an intention to follow through soon has Wall Street questioning his commitment to price stability.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • First, scientists will measure stability boundaries to find out how many protons and neutrons a single nucleus can contain before breaking apart.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of stability
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  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Passion, determination and dedication to the club and his cause are non-negotiables.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of dedication
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  • Many of the others, for now, either lack the courage of Klaveness or, quite simply, still have confidence in him.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 July 2026
  • The Gryffindor must hone wisdom, the Hufflepuff courage, the Ravenclaw ambition and the Slytherin loyalty.
    — Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of courage
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  • Organizations frequently assume that introducing additional governance, more reviews or stricter approval processes will improve consistency.
    — Baptiste Parravicini, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There needs to be more consistency across the performances, Mekies conceded, and eventually, the team will need to make a decision on balancing the development of this year’s car and next season’s challenger.
    — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 28 July 2026
Definition of consistency
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  • Torrid's Chief Commercial Officer, Ashlee Wheeler, highlights the casting call's success in both acquiring new customers and fostering community, emphasizing that genuine representation drives loyalty and commercial growth.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Queenstown hails from creator, writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns, In the series, beneath the glamour of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, a privileged family and the people who work for them collide over power, loyalty and desire.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
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  • The five points of the star represent the characteristics of a good citizen, which are fortitude, loyalty, righteousness, prudence, and broadmindedness.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
  • In this scenario, Rogen would emerge as a courageous if idiosyncratic folk hero — one richly rewarded for his stoner fortitude.
    — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of fortitude
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  • Name the conflict plainly, offer realistic timing, and protect the commitment that matters most today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • The certification recognizes Community Hospital’s commitment to delivering advanced, life-saving care for patients experiencing the most severe and complex types of stroke, according to its website.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of commitment
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  • Forcing a late-night focus type into an early-bird box destroys their stamina.
    — Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Being on the road for five months requires the same kind of stamina as being an athlete.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 16 July 2026
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