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
Thomson is respected inside the clubhouse for his steadiness.
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
These lines of research are part of a growing body of evidence that treats coloring as an accessible and low-cost way to invite focused attention and emotional steadiness.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
What counted was not the cut of a man’s figure but the steadiness of his judgment.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams that think creatively, operate with steadiness and deliver consistent results.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But a heart that knows it is loved and remains focused on its purpose beats with steadiness, confidence, and hope no matter what is happening—or not happening—in life.
—Russell M. Nelson, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Reviews explain what the math model implies for session feel—cadence, feature frequency ranges, base‑game steadiness—without promising outcomes.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Loktev grants us glimpses of life lived on the margins of that work, and the unwavering steadiness of her gaze obliterates any distinctions between the personal, the professional, and the political.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Matt Gelb, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
These lines of research are part of a growing body of evidence that treats coloring as an accessible and low-cost way to invite focused attention and emotional steadiness.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
What counted was not the cut of a man’s figure but the steadiness of his judgment.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams that think creatively, operate with steadiness and deliver consistent results.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But a heart that knows it is loved and remains focused on its purpose beats with steadiness, confidence, and hope no matter what is happening—or not happening—in life.
—Russell M. Nelson, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
Reviews explain what the math model implies for session feel—cadence, feature frequency ranges, base‑game steadiness—without promising outcomes.
—Fortune Games, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025
Loktev grants us glimpses of life lived on the margins of that work, and the unwavering steadiness of her gaze obliterates any distinctions between the personal, the professional, and the political.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
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Al-Sudani, who rose to power after that upheaval, insisted his government had taken tangible steps to restore public trust, such as economic progress and political stability.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kidd has provided stability to a franchise that has seen significant roster and front-office turnover.—
Evan Dammarell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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That means the investment in playing time Miami’s making to three rookies — offensive guard Jonah Savaiinaea and defensive tackle Kenneth Grant and Jordan Phillips — might be tabled because all three are clearly struggling to play with a level of consistency this team needs to win in the trenches.—
Omar Kelly
October 19,
Miami Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Long-term success is driven by consistency and longevity.—
Steve Booren,
Denver Post,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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