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
This steadiness becomes a form of trust, helping people stay engaged, resilient, and able to perform at their best.
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Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Financial markets nevertheless showed some signs of steadiness, though nerves were still apparent.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
That emotional steadiness mirrors Matheson’s own experience navigating two demanding worlds at once.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Emotional intelligence grows in welcoming environments where emotions are met with steadiness instead of urgency.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Aim high professionally, even as your foundational commitments remind you that steadiness and care make success feel worthwhile.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
That steadiness hasn’t gone unnoticed, even when things have gotten tough.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
And while Americans’ overall ideological self-identification looks stable in the aggregate (37% very conservative/conservative, 34% moderate, 25% very liberal/liberal), a January 2025 Gallup poll shows that this steadiness hides tectonic tensions tugging beneath the surface.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
With the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in Capricorn, the cosmos is firmly Earth-coded, encouraging steadiness, embodiment, and follow-through.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Paula Davis, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Financial markets nevertheless showed some signs of steadiness, though nerves were still apparent.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
That emotional steadiness mirrors Matheson’s own experience navigating two demanding worlds at once.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Emotional intelligence grows in welcoming environments where emotions are met with steadiness instead of urgency.
—Reem Raouda, CNBC, 18 Jan. 2026
Aim high professionally, even as your foundational commitments remind you that steadiness and care make success feel worthwhile.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2026
That steadiness hasn’t gone unnoticed, even when things have gotten tough.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
And while Americans’ overall ideological self-identification looks stable in the aggregate (37% very conservative/conservative, 34% moderate, 25% very liberal/liberal), a January 2025 Gallup poll shows that this steadiness hides tectonic tensions tugging beneath the surface.
—Robert T.f. Downes, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
With the sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars all in Capricorn, the cosmos is firmly Earth-coded, encouraging steadiness, embodiment, and follow-through.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 4 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
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The jump requires tremendous power, accuracy and stability to withstand extreme landing forces, which can be up to eight times the skater's body weight.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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This mid-top walking shoe prioritizes stability via a thick underfoot wall and a flexible, supportive Speedboard.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Nate Oats setting a standard in Tuscaloosa Despite the recent struggles Nate Oats has brought remarkable consistency to Alabama basketball since his arrival.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
3 Feb. 2026
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Leaders notice that consistency.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
3 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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