STATIONARY Synonyms: 92 Similar and Opposite Words

stationary

adjective

ˈstā-shə-ˌner-ē

Definition of stationary

as in static

fixed in a place or position a stationary bicycle is good for exercise, but you won't enjoy the scenery very much

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as in constant

not undergoing a change in condition auction prices for that artist's works have been stationary for some time

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Recent Examples of stationary Both sit on jet streams, but the hexagon is practically stationary whereas the decagon migrates eastward at a tame 6 mph (10 kph). — ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026 The August 26 announcement is part of the Army's Janus Program, which is tasked with developing stationary and transportable micro-reactors for defense applications. — David Szondy august 31, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026 The All-Pro left tackle spent the weeks since pulling a hamstring during a conditioning run on the first day of training camp riding a stationary bike, grinding on a VersaClimber, working in the pool and skiing his way back into football shape. — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026 The interior of the GV90 Neolun features four luxurious leather seats that, at the push of a button, allow front and rear occupants to face each other when the car is stationary. — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stationary

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Consumers are moving from manual browsing, multi-tab comparisons and static forms to conversational interfaces; multimodal interactions (voice, vision and text); and autonomous agents that can execute tasks directly.

— Pranjal Saxena, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Those formats translate well for boutiques, since clothes look better in motion than in static product photos and a styling tutorial doubles as a sales pitch.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of static

Adjective

Jensen said some residents have begun exploring their legal options, citing both the emotional duress of hearing constant screams and also a fear of potentially lower property values.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Take Care of Your Heart Memory health is closely tied to cardiovascular health because the brain depends on a constant supply of blood, oxygen and nutrients.

— Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of constant

Adjective

The new experiment used a single calcium-40 ion held almost motionless inside an electromagnetic ion trap.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026
Some rolled and splashed in the shallows, regulating their body temperature after lying in the Arctic sun, others lay motionless, deep in sleep.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of motionless

Adjective

Nuclear power, where viable, can offer another source of relatively stable generation costs.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Don also taught his son how to be a light for people who need him, how to be level-headed and stable and how to deal with adversity.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of stable

Adjective

Tuesday's data also showed that 92% of Americans had health insurance for some or all of the year, a near-historic high that has held fairly steady for the past decade.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026
Historically, these institutions have better withstood economic downturns, helping ensure a steady influx of new tenants and a stable employment base.

— Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of steady

Adjective

It's based on a double-axle trailer and finished in standing seam metal, with Georgia pine accents, plus black windows and a black metal roof.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026
Skubal wrapped up his deepest start of his Dodgers tenure to a standing ovation.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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