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
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
Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
The reader is often lost, with no authorial hand to steady us.
—Nadja Spiegelman, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Joseph’s steady, expressive delivery seamlessly shifts from outrage to admiration, mirroring the emotional intensity of the period.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
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
Noun
To help the unit, the company hired James Gunn and Peter Safran in 2022 as the co-heads of its DC Comics film and TV unit, in a move to steady the ship of the superhero film division.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
The reader is often lost, with no authorial hand to steady us.
—Nadja Spiegelman, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Verb
While the United States leans heavily on voluntary 401(k)-style savings plans, other nations rely on mandatory contributions or more traditional pensions to ensure broad coverage and steady income.
—Charlotte Morabito, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2025
Joseph’s steady, expressive delivery seamlessly shifts from outrage to admiration, mirroring the emotional intensity of the period.
—Audiofile Magazine
august 29, Literary Hub, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Labyrinth’s themes, characters, and evocative visual artistry remain a steadfast inspiration for artists of all mediums.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Alan, equally steadfast in his conviction, sees the model as both economic and morally justified.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, several recent studies have found higher rates of skin cancers among airline employees and frequent travelers.—
Kristy Alpert,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Stan, 78, is not such a frequent visitor to the Emirates, last attending a Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain in October, which was his first trip to watch Arsenal at home since December 2022.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Habit System – Building sustainable daily practices that don't require constant willpower.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The illness prevents her body from producing platelets, leaving her at constant risk of dangerous bleeding.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Attackers see these rigid, unchanging patterns as roadmaps.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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Putin’s goals are unchanging; his smile and his handshake are fleeting.—
Richard Stengel,
Time,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Throughout Amorim’s tenure, United’s wide combinations have been present, but other tactical problems, poor execution and the lack of a reliable goalscorer have impacted their productivity.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Those events underscored the need for more reliable smoke management tools.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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If the flame heating the air at the base of the balloon stops, the air inside cools and the balloon begins to collapse.—
Luke Keller,
Space.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Try Malpeque, for a signature meal cooked on an open-flame grill, where each dish incorporates an element of smoke, char or fire and the sunsets are spectacular.—
Sherrie Nachman,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Therefore, individuals should navigate these factors independently, even if their advisors or the underlying policy do not address them.—
Priya Prakash Royal Esq. LL.M. MBA AEP TEP,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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However, certain types of vaginal discharge and some vaginal symptoms can be a sign of an underlying condition that requires treatment.—
Wendy Wisner,
Health,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Community traction is strongest in Asia, Europe, and Latin America, where XRP already commands a loyal user base.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Save for slightly fleshing out some of these roles, Ozon’s script is loyal to the point of lifting most lines of dialogue verbatim.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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