STABILITY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

stability

noun

stə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of stability

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 over the years, landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls have also threatened the stability of what’s officially known as the LOSSAN Corridor (short for Los Angeles-San Diego-San Luis Obispo) in parts of coastal Orange County. — Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026 Fleck's program isn't for every player, either, but in this new era of college football with money driving so many more decisions about where to play, the Gophers have been able to maintain more stability than most. — CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026 My focus is making sure that growth means more opportunity, greater stability and a better quality of life for the people who already call our state home. — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 Apart from wine grapes, the 2025 crop report showed overall stability in the market for other commodities. — Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability

Noun

Extra thinking turns into extra reliability only where something outside the model can tell a right answer from a wrong one.

— Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
One noticeable change was the back end’s relative reliability.

— Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliability

Noun

Ryan is currently focused on creating greater consistency across Hilton’s perks and benefits packages, which can differ between countries.

— Sam Forsdick, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
The list takes months to compile, with multiple steps and checks designed to ensure rigor and consistency.

— Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
To do so, Bagent will have to show similar steadiness to what Keenum offered Monday while also showcasing his own strengths, which include good mobility and an obvious mastery of the offense.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026