1
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate
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2
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year
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3
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a steady breeze from the west
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as in unchanging
not varying
support for her presidential bid has been steady
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community
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Recent Examples of steady
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, a band of steady rain is expected from the upper mid-Atlantic to southwestern New England into Wednesday evening, with New York City at the center of the wet conditions.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 May 2025
cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Now that the storm cleared, Vincent is trying to steady herself with the help of relatives and neighbors.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Unlike June’s steady hand, Moira gets to drop an F-bomb — twice — which at first shocks Lydia given the rules against profanity in the society.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2025
According to AccuWeather meteorologist Alex Sosnowski, a band of steady rain is expected from the upper mid-Atlantic to southwestern New England into Wednesday evening, with New York City at the center of the wet conditions.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Noun
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Verb
Meanwhile, the front-facing camera doesn't have OIS, so be sure to steady yourself when shooting with it.
—PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
Now that the storm cleared, Vincent is trying to steady herself with the help of relatives and neighbors.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Over the years, the Biden family has confronted unimaginable adversity with grace and steadfast perseverance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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In the latest flashback episode of The Last of Us, fellow frequent corpse Pedro Pascal shoots Pantoliano.—
Carrie Wittmer,
Vulture,
19 May 2025
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Downsides and upsides There are definite downsides, say frequent users.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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Yet because those continents were in constant contact with one another, exchanging goods and ideas, scholars have debated whether writing sprung up independently in each spot or first appeared in one place before spreading elsewhere.—
Sam Kean,
The Atlantic,
26 May 2025
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The fact that a classic Porsche 911 will soon be available on the collector-car market is not necessarily newsworthy, as the ubiquitous, nearly 62-year-old model is a constant offering at auctions, whether through online platforms or in-person events.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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On top of this, REITs can change their investment strategy annually, making the investment journey anything but steady and unchanging.—
Chay Lapin,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The animation in short films up until that point had been silly, vaudeville-inflected; mostly featuring animals because humans were too hard to draw in an appealing way — mostly with static and unchanging expressions, on flat, simplistic backgrounds.—
Constance Grady,
Vox,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To be fair to les frères Dardennes, there is a reliable level of unshowy competence as well as an integrity to their insistence on embedding with unglamorous, recognizable people.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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The problem with inland water Environmental scientists have a reliable way of monitoring the water quality at popular coastal beaches, often by taking samples on a daily or weekly basis.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
Noun
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On Saturday, Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs declared a state of emergency in Apache County due to the growing flames.—
Megan Forrester,
ABC News,
19 May 2025
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The 28-year-old told People magazine at the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swim Launch Party in New York City that her former flames have been keeping a close eye on her steamy spread.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, the underlying infrastructure—spanning containers, orchestration layers and APIs—must be fortified to withstand new classes of threats.—
Anuj Tyagi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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These underlying conditions also lead to widespread inflammation in the body, according to Rosenblum.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
Health,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Some beauty companies, particularly those that offer a wide variety of cosmetics products, could see strong gains as U.S.-China trade worries ease and loyal consumers seek out their essentials on a budget.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Season 20 winner Noah Thompson found success in country music, performing alongside genre staples and growing a loyal fanbase.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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