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How is the word constant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of constant are faithful, loyal, resolute, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

When might faithful be a better fit than constant?

In some situations, the words faithful and constant are roughly equivalent. However, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

When would loyal be a good substitute for constant?

Although the words loyal and constant have much in common, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

When is it sensible to use resolute instead of constant?

The words resolute and constant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

In what contexts can staunch take the place of constant?

The synonyms staunch and constant are sometimes interchangeable, but staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

When can steadfast be used instead of constant?

The meanings of steadfast and constant largely overlap; however, steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of constant But after years of dealing with the constant flooding and other issues that plague old homes, the Ketchersides hired an architect to design a new home in the spirit of their old and applied for a demolition permit on January 16. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026 Charlie Sherba is in a constant battle with dust from the nearby quarry. Meghan Schiller, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 The goal is to keep our cash position relatively constant, offsetting purchases with sales. Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026 According to Ashton, the story of stories results from the interplay between a constant and a variable. Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 3 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • Tien’s post-Australia results have been steady rather than spectacular.
    Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Quiet support builds steady trust over time.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • In the aftermath of these tragedies, Johnson County cities have looked at more rules for e-bikes and scooter riders, while Kansas City looked at updates to traffic laws for vehicles where bikes and scooter use are frequent.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Weather & safety Summer in Miami is hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that usually pass quickly.
    Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • To his supporters, Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
    Abbas Al Lawati, CNN Money, 1 Mar. 2026
  • Friedman was honored for steadfast support of good union jobs and her advocacy of state and federal tax incentives.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • When a soccer player runs downfield in anticipation of the ball being passed to them, the goal is to have the ball arrive where the player will be in the future, but that mental calculation is familiar to us, intuitively, because the soccer field itself is static and unchanging.
    Big Think, Big Think, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Corporate earnings are on pace to close out a fifth straight quarter of double-digit percentage gains, a positive but unchanging pace that clearly is now being fully anticipated by investors before the reports hit.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The bank—which covers Minnesota, Montana, North and South Dakota, as well as parts of Wisconsin and Michigan—issued one of its periodic Beige Book reports on business and economic conditions on Wednesday.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The private credit specialist will instead switch to periodic payouts funded by asset sales, earnings and other strategic deals.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But as bad as the performance was, McAvoy remains a staunch believer in the team as the league goes into it’s most uncertain day of the season.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Mullin, a staunch Trump supporter, has no law enforcement experience.
    Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Of the nine people who were shot, one person is at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in critical condition, five people are in stable condition and two have been treated and released.
    David Ferrara, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The Saudis are building a future economy and need stable, predictable revenues — not a one-year windfall followed by a global slump.
    Wael Mahdi, semafor.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • And China, Russia and Iran have also held regular joint military drills in recent years.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
  • Each suite has a musical theme, but the regular guest rooms are just as comfy and spacious.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.

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