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as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged
the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions
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as in consistency
the state of continuing without change
the stability of the regime is in jeopardy
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Recent Examples of stability
But broadly, this global insurance regime was a win-win for nearly everyone with regard to economic stability, innovation, and growth.
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Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
In summary, BofA’s dual analysis offers both a warning and a road map: The Fed’s imminent rate cut, set against the rare backdrop of accelerating inflation, invokes a historical precedent fraught with risk for the dollar and for financial market stability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Finance news has generally seen more stability than political news and there appears to be a template that CNBC chiefs are following (build like Bloomberg or The Wall Street Journal with Pro tiers while leaning on strengths and access of live TV).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Although this stroller felt somewhat heavy, that actually added to its stability, even with two children in tow.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
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Adam S. Posen, Foreign Affairs, 19 Aug. 2025
In summary, BofA’s dual analysis offers both a warning and a road map: The Fed’s imminent rate cut, set against the rare backdrop of accelerating inflation, invokes a historical precedent fraught with risk for the dollar and for financial market stability.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2025
Finance news has generally seen more stability than political news and there appears to be a template that CNBC chiefs are following (build like Bloomberg or The Wall Street Journal with Pro tiers while leaning on strengths and access of live TV).
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2025
Although this stroller felt somewhat heavy, that actually added to its stability, even with two children in tow.
—Laura Lu, Parents, 18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability
Noun
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However, this kind of design must have policy clarity and is not without its reliability risks. 3.—
Diganta Sengupta,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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And the Omni promises to graph particle size with more reliability than previous attempts at home analyzers.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The hang-loose vibes inspire a menu that is relaxed and inviting, yet executed with precision and remarkable consistency.—
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
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Building a robust infrastructure can reduce operational friction, ensure consistency and ultimately free up valuable staff time to focus on your mission.—
Leila Saad,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Europe’s traditionally weaker economies have outperformed the core countries in recent years, and now nations like Spain, Italy, and Portugal as well as Greece can borrow at the same costs as France and Germany, a sign both of their strength and the European giants’ weakness.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Everything will depend on this – the Russians factor in American strength.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stability. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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