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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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
Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
But for his rendition, Parish builds a steady, riding tension on the lowest string, translating the higher melody into something more like a metal riff.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Hold your phone steady so the entire page is visible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Emi, whose gentle energy seems to steady the room.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The trails range from paved shrine walks to longer forest routes in Oku Senbon, covering about 5 to 10 miles roundtrip with steady elevation gain.
—Alexandra Gillespie, Outside, 6 Mar. 2026
But for his rendition, Parish builds a steady, riding tension on the lowest string, translating the higher melody into something more like a metal riff.
—Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
Land softly, and keep your pelvis steady and your back straight.
—Mallory Creveling, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
Hold your phone steady so the entire page is visible.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Berg said Booher also helped steady the Corsairs on the defensive end.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
At the center of it all is Emi, whose gentle energy seems to steady the room.
—Sydney Cisco, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Not all the time, not in a deeply debilitating way, but enough that his ongoing battle with right-knee tendinitis has become part of his tennis-playing identity — as much as his astute court acumen, steadfast competitiveness and Southern California charisma.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Guardians, Clase want answers about his salary Whereas Ortiz’s counsel asked for the trial to be pushed to a later date, Clase’s camp has been steadfast that the trial remain in May.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the aftermath of these tragedies, Johnson County cities have looked at more rules for e-bikes and scooter riders, while Kansas City looked at updates to traffic laws for vehicles where bikes and scooter use are frequent.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Weather & safety Summer in Miami is hot and humid, with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that usually pass quickly.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Gradual absorption and constant agitation are the keys to cooking risotto, encouraging the starches to release from the rice and transforming into the dish’s trademark creamy consistency.—
Carla Lalli Music,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Mar. 2026
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Some critics say constant monitoring creates pressure.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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When a soccer player runs downfield in anticipation of the ball being passed to them, the goal is to have the ball arrive where the player will be in the future, but that mental calculation is familiar to us, intuitively, because the soccer field itself is static and unchanging.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Feb. 2026
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Corporate earnings are on pace to close out a fifth straight quarter of double-digit percentage gains, a positive but unchanging pace that clearly is now being fully anticipated by investors before the reports hit.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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That’s a volatile way to win games, not a reliable one.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The companies aim to explore whether nuclear energy can provide a reliable and efficient power source for long-distance maritime transport.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Choosing the Wrong Grout or Caulk Before starting your project, always opt for heat-resistant tile grout and caulk for use on fireplace tile or anywhere near heat or an open flame.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters said the three-story house at 8522 West Oak Court was heavily damaged, but the flames did not spread and the blaze was extinguished in a little over an hour with no injuries reported.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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But with semiconductor earnings still strong and valuations stabilizing, other market watchers believe the underlying fundamentals of South Korea's equity market remain intact, particularly in the semiconductor sector that dominates the index.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2026
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Those unseen spaces have a kind of electrical charge, the power of bonds and conflicts, of underlying tensions and demands.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But as bad as the performance was, McAvoy remains a staunch believer in the team as the league goes into it’s most uncertain day of the season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
6 Mar. 2026
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Mullin, a staunch Trump supporter, has no law enforcement experience.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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