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
Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 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
Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Westwood continued to say the transformation has been steady.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The state’s biggest health system had unrivaled clout with doctors and insurers, guaranteeing a steady of flow of patients.
—Globe Columnist, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2023
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Noun
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
Verb
Investors also overwhelmingly expect the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates by a quarter percentage point this week, while the European Central Bank and Bank of Japan are projected to keep borrowing costs steady.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2025
Westwood continued to say the transformation has been steady.
—Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Jeff is known as a selfless mentor and a steadfast colleague.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Beyond her torrid relationship with Taissa Turner, Van felt like a voice of reason in a sea of noise — steadfast in her effort to reform after her time in The Wilderness rather than succumbing to its violent will.—
Catherine Mhloyi,
Them.,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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And for frequent flyers, the Travelpro Versapack + Softside Expandable 21-inch Carry-on Luggage is a serious score at $377 off.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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After making his screen debut on the WB drama 7th Heaven in 2006, Dave's first film role came in 2007's Superbad, which was written by and costarred his brother's frequent collaborator Seth Rogen (and was produced by Judd Apatow, who gave the elder Franco his big break on Freaks and Geeks).—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At that point, her contractions were constant.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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According to Thorsten Schumm, PhD, a researcher at the Vienna University of Technology’s (TU Wien) Institute of Atomic and Subatomic Physics, some theories suggest that the fine-structure constant may not be truly constant.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 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
Adjective
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Chaco is known for making great hiking sandals, and its boots are sure to be just as durable and reliable with the same heavy-duty outsole and comfortable footbed for walking long distances.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In just the past decade, late-night shows’ bookings—a reliable rite of passage for musical artists on the edge of a breakthrough—have dropped significantly, to barely 200 performances in 2023.—
Jonathan Garrett,
The Atlantic,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Within seconds, intense flames engulfed the entire body of the electric minivan, leaving only a charred frame behind.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Oct. 2025
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The black-flame candle has officially been lit—IYK, YK—awakening the city's spirit with a theme honoring the Big Apple itself.—
Lauren Sanchez,
Vogue,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The result is a moderate-duration position that benefits from both the passing of time and stability in the underlying price.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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First, Yung suggested speaking with a doctor to rule out any underlying illnesses.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The ghoulish pet is ever-present in the movie, portraying itself as a friendly and loyal companion to Jack in his journeys between realms.—
Lisa Stardust,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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This milestone honors both the brand’s journey and its loyal following worldwide.—
Essence,
Essence,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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