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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Friends question her sanity and stability, and Helen loses herself further inside her mounting grief.—
Adam Graham,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Over time, this strengthens self-efficacy and mutual respect, both of which are central to long-term relational stability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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These systems are built to support the skin barrier first—so results come from consistency, not correction overload.—
Corein Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Gobert dominates Rudy Gobert’s consistency has been one of the highlights of the Timberwolves’ 2025-26 campaign to date.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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