as in stability
the state of continuing without change
wasn't comfortable with the fixedness of her stare
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Recent Examples of fixedness
This phenomenon, known as functional fixedness, is a cognitive bias that limits us to using objects only in how they are traditionally used.
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David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
David Henkin, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fixedness
Noun
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Ahuja noted that institutional infrastructure for bitcoin—custodians, liquidity providers, and banks—has matured significantly over the past several years, creating greater stability.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Deterring a conflict with China is the safest, cheapest, and most sustainable way to ensure security and stability in the Western Hemisphere.—
Eyck Freymann,
Time,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ultra-creamy consistency comes from our homemade sauce.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The fastest way to do it is by providing quality defense, and that’s one area Ware has yet to find consistency in.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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