steadiness

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Recent Examples of steadiness The founder’s patient outlook reflects the practical realities of building a global fragrance business, which also requires the right balance of steadiness and risk-management. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2026 As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 To do so, Bagent will have to show similar steadiness to what Keenum offered Monday while also showcasing his own strengths, which include good mobility and an obvious mastery of the offense. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 With steadiness achieved, the ground stopped shifting under Nix’s feet. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 In many cases, a leader’s emotional steadiness, or lack thereof, becomes more influential than the challenge, change or uncertainty itself. — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards The steadiness at the index level reflects full sponsorship of equities by professional investors, who appear undaunted by the ubiquitous warnings of weak post-summer seasonal patterns. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Michigan, after a year of turmoil after the firing of Sherrone Moore, hired Kyle Whittingham away from Utah, a head coach known for his consistency and steadiness. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The room that brings steadiness to UCLA’s defense is the linebackers. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
  • For long-time tenant farmers like Landon and Shannon Barrier and their children, who produce non-GMO grain, hay and livestock across 2,000 regional acres, the Locust deal offers critical stability.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The tongue and collar are cushioned to offer better stability and comfort around your ankle, too.
    — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The consistency of the food and his slower eating pace led to fewer choking incidents versus some grainier, more tempting formulas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The site says consistency matters more than duration and that practitioners can work up to 1 to 2 hours a day, though even 1-minute breaks between tasks help keep energy flowing.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

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“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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