as in stability
the state of continuing without change
the steadiness of the weather is something that every New Englander knows not to trust
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a steady breeze from the west
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in unchanging
not varying
support for her presidential bid has been steady
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of steady
cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Purpose is what steadies you when the world, or your own mind, presents every reason to stop.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index climbed 0.19%, while the mainland's CSI 300 added 0.99% after China left its key lending rates steady in August for a third straight month, matching market forecasts.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steady
Noun
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Adjective
But while the Red Sox are getting hot, the Yankees’ bats will hope to steady the ship in the Bronx this week against the visiting Los Angeles Angels and Baltimore Orioles.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
Purpose is what steadies you when the world, or your own mind, presents every reason to stop.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Verb
Powell and other Fed board members have kept rates steady since last year amid concerns about stubborn inflation and the impact of Trump’s trade war tariffs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2025
Hong Kong's Hang Seng index climbed 0.19%, while the mainland's CSI 300 added 0.99% after China left its key lending rates steady in August for a third straight month, matching market forecasts.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for steady
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
-
Throughout the process, the brothers' extended family has been steadfast in backing their release.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
-
Having reaffirmed his happiness at Newcastle publicly as recently as March, the club was steadfast in its belief he would not be sold and would not agitate for a move away.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Since leaving office, Bolton has become a sharp critic of Trump and his foreign policy, and has been a frequent commentator in the media.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
-
Defensive coordinator Patrick Graham has made frequent substitutions along the defensive line on a snap-by-snap basis during the preseason.—
Tashan Reed,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Through it all, the mission has stayed constant: environmental stewardship and community care.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2025
-
In a society infused with digital devices and constant distractions, oftentimes people forget that stillness exists somewhere.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
18 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Attackers see these rigid, unchanging patterns as roadmaps.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
-
Putin’s goals are unchanging; his smile and his handshake are fleeting.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
Blackouts have nevertheless become a common occurrence in the country's scorching summers, and shorter power cuts take place almost daily, with many Iraqis depending on private generators for reliable power — while those without that access are left to suffer.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
-
Each day, Lamb showed up with multiple catches and proved to be the reliable target he’s been through five seasons.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
None had any significant underlying medical conditions.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Critically, more than half of children aged 6 months to 23 months who are hospitalized for COVID-19 have no underlying medical condition that puts them at high risk for severe infection.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
His administration removed 18 board members who had been appointed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, to what used to be a bipartisan board, while appointing those loyal to Trump, such as his chief of staff Susie Wiles and Usha Vance, the wife of Vice President JD Vance.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
-
When 25-year-old Amadeus arrives in bustling 18th-century Vienna, no longer a child prodigy and craving creative freedom, his world collides with two pivotal figures: his fiercely loyal future wife, Constanze Weber, and devoutly religious court composer, Antonio Salieri.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
-
The government’s lawyers want the Supreme Court to make clear that regular pot smokers – and other drug users − shouldn’t be allowed to own firearms.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
-
That person should start at the regular TSA security line.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share