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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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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
David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
The 1,000-feet-deep boreholes or wells will connect buildings in the industrial park to steady underground temperatures.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Sum up the window in 20 words… Began with a bang, with two big sales, but ended with less impact despite a steady stream of new arrivals.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Sep. 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
View gallery - 3 images Scientists at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are using the 88-Inch Cyclotron to help steady the famous periodic table of elements one atom at a time where it's gone a bit wobbly at the heavy element end.
—David Szondy
august 27, New Atlas, 27 Aug. 2025
The 1,000-feet-deep boreholes or wells will connect buildings in the industrial park to steady underground temperatures.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Perceptions of socialism, on the other hand, have remained about steady.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Sum up the window in 20 words… Began with a bang, with two big sales, but ended with less impact despite a steady stream of new arrivals.
—Steve Madeley, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Our administration must remain steadfast in ensuring that those who put in the work receive the benefits of their efforts.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The engineering professor is steadfast that nearly all jobs will be taken over by AI—even most of the ones that have a special human touch, like teachers and car drivers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Speaking on a podcast last year, Kirk described receiving frequent death threats, saying the dangerous messages showed his political movement had struck a nerve with political opponents.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Touch screens are the worst, thanks to the constant exposure to our oily fingers.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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That said, one critical component has remained constant – the Chicago Bears belong to more than just Chicago.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An unchanging body map could be a huge boost for the emerging field of brain-computer interfaces, which can allow a paralyzed person to speak or move a robotic arm.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
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Attackers see these rigid, unchanging patterns as roadmaps.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And especially with the other unknowns in the starting rotation, a reliable King changes the dynamic of how the Padres can navigate a postseason series.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Backed by Uniper, ABB, OKG, and the Royal Institute of Technology, Blykalla is poised to deliver Europe’s first advanced SMR for reliable, sustainable energy in AI and clean industries.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
10 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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Bear in mind, not all of them will make it to the US, but the underlying tech is cool enough to keep our eyes on regardless.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
8 Sep. 2025
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When the stock price is greater than the NAV of the underlying crypto asset (mNAV > 1), selling equity to buy the underlying crypto asset is generally accretive to shareholders.—
Christopher Perkins,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Somehow, the upper hand never lingers long with Sally and Barnaby, drolly played by Gunning and Corden as a conniving Tweedledee and Tweedledum, loyal to no one and convinced their venality is justified by their father’s history of terrible parenting.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the last two prime ministers, Lecornu has been a loyal lieutenant at the center of the president’s project in government, Lazar said.—
Joseph Ataman,
CNN Money,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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