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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 This constant forward motion can, at times, become exhausting and disorienting. Laura Poppick, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2025 Many people had thoughts about what was said, especially the constant thorn in Puff’s side, 50 Cent. Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025 White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt earlier on Monday said Trump and administration officials were in constant communication with Israeli leadership and bringing about an end to the Gaza conflict is a priority for Trump. Aamer Madhani, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 Not ideal for the rising second-year player whose development is a constant topic among fans. Ben Standig, New York Times, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for constant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • Qualified users should understand that legal medical use does not override employer policy or federal restrictions, and employers should be prepared to stand behind the decisions those policies produce. Parting Thoughts HB 46 continues Texas’ slow but steady march toward broader cannabis access.
    Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The Federal Reserve on June 18 held interest rates steady at a range between 4.25% and 4.5% for a fourth straight meeting despite Trump's public lobbying for a lower rate and his insults directed at Powell.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • This flexibility has led to more frequent visits, Potbelly’s chief marketing officer, David Daniels, said.
    Krysta Escobar, CNBC, 5 July 2025
  • So people like me, a frequent flier who prefers to use any spare change on traveling, can still have that dream home and see the world.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • But Rosary’s goals and its place in the community have remained steadfast, school leadership says.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2025
  • Accessibility and Sustainability Environmental care is one of Bitter End’s most steadfast values.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2025
Adjective
  • Published in 1915, and already widely accepted worldwide by physicists and mathematicians, the theory assumed the universe was static – unchanging, unmoving and immutable.
    Rob Coyne, The Conversation, 10 June 2025
  • Life expectancy continues to climb while our economic and workplace systems remain stubbornly unchanging.
    Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Beyond that, periodic chances of showers and storms will continue throughout the rest of the week.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 7 July 2025
  • Traditional extract, transform and load (ETL) systems—built for periodic batch jobs—fall short in these contexts.
    Shinoy Vengaramkode Bhaskaran, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Their starting pitching has remained staunch, and closer Carlos Estévez through Thursday was tied for the MLB lead in saves with 22.
    Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025
  • Still, even some staunch supporters of Netanyahu and Trump seemed a bit unnerved.
    Natalie Melzer, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Medics took the two men to New York-Presbyterian Hospital Brooklyn Methodist in stable condition.
    Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 29 June 2025
  • One of the victims was in critical condition and the other was in stable condition, McCarty said.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • For example, if repeated dissatisfaction is reported regarding AI's support when answering a particular customer question, AI can flag the pattern.
    Fabio Sattolo, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • Your dog was drinking more water to try and maintain hydration but once the stomach is irritated enough to keep vomiting, a cause needs to be identified, and medications are needed to stop the repeated vomiting.
    Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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