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
But for the nostalgia lover, the real story of Lupie’s is one of constancy in a city defined by change.
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Seemingly sleepwalking toward a record streak, which has highlighted his constancy, should certainly help.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
We were just stunned by my idiotic behavior, but that idea that of the constancy was suddenly were wiped.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal.
—Literary Hub, 19 Mar. 2026
Seemingly sleepwalking toward a record streak, which has highlighted his constancy, should certainly help.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
We were just stunned by my idiotic behavior, but that idea that of the constancy was suddenly were wiped.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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By middle school, those gaps can turn into ongoing struggles with engagement and stability.—
Tina Dello Russo,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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The vehicle also features a closed dual-chamber air suspension system and dual-valve CCD electromagnetic dampers designed to improve ride comfort, stability, and handling dynamics.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
9 May 2026
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Its ownership by Beijing Tourism Group explains the dedication to local art, design, and culture here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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The chef Eric Ripert and his partner, Maguy Le Coze, understand that space and time are as much luxuries as the commitment to craft and decades of dedication that give each plate here a consummate gleam.—
Ligaya Mishan,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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By evening, the Aries Moon moves through your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources, bringing courage around commitments, money, or deeper trust.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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Beneath the spectacle lies a story about longing, ambition, connection and the courage to challenge a broken system.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
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In Albares’s telling, his government’s stand is a matter of principle, consistency, and adherence to the importance of international law.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Your words mean business, and people are paying closer attention to your consistency than your charm.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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For Garcia, that sense of something built by instinct and fortitude is part of what makes the next chapter feel so charged.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Like my predecessors, my life has been grounded in faith and fortitude.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
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As the Taurus Sun links with Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, commitments and long-range goals gain support.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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It was announced on Friday that Subban has achieved his mission of donating $10 million to the hospital, something that, according to The Montreal Gazette, is the biggest philanthropic commitment by an athlete in Canada.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
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Training to Be Ellie Houston The performance has been months in the making, with Ellie deep in rehearsals and training to get her stamina half-time ready.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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Used for stress, focus, fatigue, and stamina (NCCIH).—
Ryan Brennan
May 6,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 May 2026
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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