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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as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a steady breeze from the west
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as in unchanging
not varying
support for her presidential bid has been steady
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community
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Recent Examples of steadiness
Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Small, steady changes can make a big difference over time.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry.
—Melina Khan, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
ABC News, 1 May 2026
Music and books helped steady the hardest days, especially when medication caused intense emotional swings.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Noun
As the Moon moves through your 12th House of Solitude, quiet focus strengthens your output and steadiness.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2026
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.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The outgoing Fed leader is known for being a steady hand who was collaborative and decisive, some of his former colleagues told CNN.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Small, steady changes can make a big difference over time.
—Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
Noun
But if hiring steadies while inflation remains elevated, policymakers may opt to hold rates steady for several months.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry.
—Melina Khan, IndyStar, 12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Redick credited the leadership of not only James but fellow veteran Marcus Smart for helping steady his team after the injuries to Doncic and Reaves, who combined to average more than 56 points in the regular season.
—ABC News, 1 May 2026
Music and books helped steady the hardest days, especially when medication caused intense emotional swings.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
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Cities should shift resources away from enforcement and toward permanent supportive housing, mental health care, and outreach services that build trust and stability.—
Shianne LeClaire,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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Youth experience greater emotional stability, families become more resilient, and communities reduce reliance on costly emergency interventions and out-of-home placements.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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Amid the uncertainty, however, Missouri Republican officials remain steadfast in their belief that the new map is in effect.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Because Aaron Rai is not Aaron Rai without a steadfast resistance to change.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Other upfront frequent fliers included Tina Fey and Shaquille O’Neal.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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The bipartisan support for the measure comes at a time when federal closures have become longer and more frequent, frustrating lawmakers who say there should be punishment when Congress fails at its most basic legislative duty.—
Joey Cappelletti,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Trends in entertainment and attractions change, but customers’ need for great service remains constant — no matter the weather.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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That constant contraction is what makes the wall sit deceptively difficult, Evan Williams, CSCS, strength and conditioning coach for the Milwaukee Bucks, told Health.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Through some creative circuitry, chip-scale EPR reverses this setup—using a simple magnet to create an unchanging field and sweeping through a band of oscillation frequencies.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
30 Apr. 2026
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The images are a clear demonstration of how Mars is far more geologically alive than our almost unchanging moon.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Julian Champagnie took over Harrison Barnes’ starting spot in San Antonio and has been an athletic upgrade who is durable and reliable while providing accurate volume shooting.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Each of these shifts depend on market data that is reliable, licensed and machine-readable in ways legacy infrastructure was not built to deliver.—
Mike Cahill,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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But, after a period of upheaval that has few equivalents in recent OM history, there are signs the club’s decision-makers are getting serious about tamping down the flames.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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In 2006, several of the Coup’s crew members were injured when the group’s tour bus flipped over and burst into flames; a few years later, the group’s bassist was shot and killed on his way to a rehearsal.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Financial markets face a defining choice regarding the underlying structure of digital fiat.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Despite that underlying tension, kids play on the street outside while the large family has a dynamic like any other — noisily squabbling, joking, or in the case of the matriarchal grandmother, Mariam (Hiam Abbass), preparing a meal in a kitchen plagued by constant utility outages.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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