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 steady
Mallory Creveling, Health, 23 Feb. 2023
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Marino, though, voiced confidence in the coach’s ability to steady the ship.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams that think creatively, operate with steadiness and deliver consistent results.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
These pairings help slow sugar absorption and support steady energy throughout the morning.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Make sure to keep your pelvis steady and your back straight.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 23 Feb. 2023
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Adjective
And Herbert — much like Jones and Indy — has a stable of receivers available for quick-hits underneath, from second-year slot star Ladd McConkey (11 catches for 122 yards) to steady veteran Keenan Allen (12 for 129).
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
Marino, though, voiced confidence in the coach’s ability to steady the ship.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
What counted was not the cut of a man’s figure but the steadiness of his judgment.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Teams that think creatively, operate with steadiness and deliver consistent results.
—Jacob Kupietzky, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Disney+ churn rates had been steady at around 3-4 percent per month consistently this year, with churn rates at Hulu hovering at 4-5 percent per month.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
These pairings help slow sugar absorption and support steady energy throughout the morning.
—Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
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Davis, a staunch libertarian, is one of the company’s steadfast defenders.—
David Peisner,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Odinga, who served prison time for his steadfast support for democracy and political reform, played a critical role in replacing a colonial-era charter with the country’s current constitution, which imposes clearer limits on presidential power.—
Ian Bremmer,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Eleanor Roosevelt, who professionalized the office of the first lady during her husband's administration, was also a frequent user of the East Wing.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Bailey, a staunch conservative, dramatically increased his statewide profile in 2020 as a frequent critic of Pritzker’s approach to the coronavirus pandemic — including refusing to wear a mask during legislative sessions.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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The story of communications of the last two decades has been of constant change, and of nobody controlling the high ground for long.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Beverly Burnett provided the most valuable constant in the newsroom the last half century.—
Brad Schmitt,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Because that's what these young girls feel like when a boy walks into their locker room and starts unchanging in front of them.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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This dark energy, which Einstein labeled with the Greek letter lambda, has long been assumed to be unchanging and reliable through time.—
Rebecca Boyle,
Scientific American,
4 Oct. 2025
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But one reliable occupant, Spirit Halloween, has called it home for years.—
Victoria Moorwood,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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Even with a tracker, a traditional collar remains a reliable option.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even the most basic plain-vanilla checking account carries an underlying cost for transaction processing and maintenance, estimated between $200 and $400 annually.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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There is a major issue with our underlying cloud provider.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Katrina Bishop,
CNBC,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The outlet also opined that someone who is brought into a business venture because of their loyalty to MAGA could feel more pressure to remain loyal.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Nazi regime urged pastors to join a nationalist Reich Church more loyal to Adolf Hitler than to God.—
Rev. Nathan Empsall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Dodgers, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the regular season series, are poised to reverse that with one more swipe of the broom on Friday night.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The biggest piece of season 4 casting news to emerge is that Janney will be promoted to a series regular alongside Bradley Whitford, who plays Todd Penn, Grace's husband.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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