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
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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
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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
Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Your steady focus makes success easier.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking Ahead As the labor market steadies, organizations appear poised to refine rather than continually expand their benefit strategies.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
But the President has managed to steady Barca’s immediate financial problems triggered by a post-pandemic economic crisis, while overseeing success on the pitch.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Go at a slow, steady pace so the focus is on balance and control rather than on spiking your heart rate.
—Jenny McCoy, Outside, 30 Jan. 2026
Your steady focus makes success easier.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Hold your phone steady so the entire page is visible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Looking Ahead As the labor market steadies, organizations appear poised to refine rather than continually expand their benefit strategies.
—Cynthia Pong, Jd, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Verb
While Ruben Amorim rocked the boat in his last appearances as a United employee, Carrick’s instinct is to steady the ship and keep it on course.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
But the President has managed to steady Barca’s immediate financial problems triggered by a post-pandemic economic crisis, while overseeing success on the pitch.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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His madman approach seems to not be working, as the EU seems steadfast against him (while here at home, President Gordo’s madness is still very evident).—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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All the while we will be encouraged by our steadfast belief that the sacred garment that is our country needs us, its warp and weft threads.—
Scott Santarosa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Omar, a frequent Trump target, was unharmed.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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His frequent television appearances are playing well inside the White House.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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For Świątek, a day when her serve felt under constant pressure brought back memories of her defeat to Aryna Sabalenka at last year’s French Open.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Middle school is the inflection point where sustained attention either begins to be scaffolded, or quietly erodes under constant digital interruption.—
Dr. Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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What a transformation that would’ve been, of the effortful, unchanging days.—
Nell Freudenberger,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Beaches, which are enjoyed by millions of people each year and contribute significantly to local economies, also were listed as good and unchanging for the past decade.—
Caitlin Looby,
jsonline.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This makes vocal communication a reliable way — if not the only way — for dolphins to maintain contact with one another, especially when traveling, hunting or navigating social situations.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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When economic conditions feel unstable, gold is often viewed as a safe and reliable investment.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Instead, the plane hit a light stanchion, sheared off the tops of some trees and burst into flames well short of the runway.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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When the Eaton fire raged through neighborhoods in Altadena, the flames leveled three-quarters of the homes served by the tiny Las Flores Water Co.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In order to charge Mangione with the federal charge of murder through use of a firearm, prosecutors need an underlying crime of violence.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Hidden Pictures sourced the underlying material by author Freida McFadden, set the project up at Lionsgate, hired Feig, and shepherded the film through production.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s remarks regarding firearms since the death of Pretti have stirred major concerns among his GOP base, the majority of whom are staunch defenders of the Second Amendment.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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Raymond, a quadriplegic for over a decade, has spent years as Chairman of the Regional Transit Authority Board of Commissioners, taking on the city's staunch preservationists.—
Sophie Morgan,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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