as in stability
the state of continuing without change
the steadiness of the weather is something that every New Englander knows not to trust
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Recent Examples of steadiness
For a player whose story has mostly been told through discipline and steadiness, this may be the first time those qualities have been tested this publicly and this often.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Glen Gulutzan has brought a steadiness to the club without easing up too much on the reins in the wake of Pete DeBoer’s departure.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
In such moments, people benefit from environments that offer steadiness, clarity, and thoughtful direction rather than urgency or noise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 By midday, steadiness beats speed at work.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The happy scenes between Kip and Scott show that happiness and steadiness in a relationship is not boring at all and getting to know your new partner is a fascinating process.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Hawks coach Jeff Blashill is grateful for Grzelcyk’s steadiness.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 4 Apr. 2026
Glen Gulutzan has brought a steadiness to the club without easing up too much on the reins in the wake of Pete DeBoer’s departure.
—Tim Cowlishaw, Dallas Morning News, 4 Apr. 2026
In such moments, people benefit from environments that offer steadiness, clarity, and thoughtful direction rather than urgency or noise.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
Predictable routines like feeding, grooming or play provide stability during demanding times and help maintain emotional steadiness.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
October 23 – November 21 By midday, steadiness beats speed at work.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
The happy scenes between Kip and Scott show that happiness and steadiness in a relationship is not boring at all and getting to know your new partner is a fascinating process.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
Hawks coach Jeff Blashill is grateful for Grzelcyk’s steadiness.
—Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
Consider moving a meeting to protect family time, because a small adjustment could restore steadiness without sacrificing your supportive nature.
—Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
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Members of the ruling Cameroon People’s Democratic Movement (CPDM) hailed the legislation as a measure to ensure institutional stability.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Their work focuses on enabling bamboo-frame drones to operate reliably without sacrificing stability or precision.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Our playing style offensively has changed a little, but in general from last year the availability of more of our players, the consistency of lineups.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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The companies said in a statement that the system functions by performing automatic pre-departure checks to verify document consistency before filing, utilizing TradeSun’s AI agents to analyze data patterns and ensure absolute compliance.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
7 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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