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
There’s a steadiness to Tung/Wonder Woman that stands out for its quiet authority in a frequently goofy landscape peppered with poisonous robes and finger-eating minions.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
As the president of the National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund, Kica faces pressure with steadiness, rather than retreat.
—Jess Morales Rocketto, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
That steadiness was most visible when the country needed it most.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The eight-year veteran who has cycled through five teams and been traded at midseason twice provides steadiness, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But the Celtics — buoyed by career-best seasons from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard and the steadiness of Derrick White — exceeded expectations, surging to a 41-21 record by the time Tatum returned.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Susac, though, maintained a steadiness when speaking with reporters following the Giants’ 6-0 win on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That steadiness isn’t an accident.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
As the president of the National Immigration Law Center and Immigrant Justice Fund, Kica faces pressure with steadiness, rather than retreat.
—Jess Morales Rocketto, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
That steadiness was most visible when the country needed it most.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
The eight-year veteran who has cycled through five teams and been traded at midseason twice provides steadiness, Lakers coach JJ Redick said.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
But the Celtics — buoyed by career-best seasons from Jaylen Brown and Payton Pritchard and the steadiness of Derrick White — exceeded expectations, surging to a 41-21 record by the time Tatum returned.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Susac, though, maintained a steadiness when speaking with reporters following the Giants’ 6-0 win on Tuesday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
That steadiness isn’t an accident.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 8 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
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Think about what that means for the stability of communities and cities and a whole country.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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April 20 – May 20 A small change today can quickly shift your sense of stability.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Moon centers on your 2nd House of Value, where consistency reinforces results.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Don’t leave without ordering the bread pudding for dessert, which is prepared in a deep fryer and is the perfect consistency.—
Anna Katherine Clemmons,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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