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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Capricorn December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Apr. 2026
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December 22 – January 19 Practical fixes create shared stability.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Strong partnerships today come from clarity, consistency, and mutual respect.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
22 Apr. 2026
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From their consistency in reaching the postseason, to spending money to build a team, to treating players and their families as good or better than anyone.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Fixedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fixedness. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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