stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural stabilities
1
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable: such as
a
: the strength to stand or endure : firmness
b
: the property of a body that causes it when disturbed from a condition of equilibrium or steady motion to develop forces or moments that restore the original condition
c
: resistance to chemical change or to physical disintegration
2
: residence for life in one monastery
Examples of stability in a Sentence
the country's political and economic stability
Test the platform for stability before using it.
There are some questions about the applicant's mental stability.
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The financial instability of recent years heightened awareness of what can be lost—income, stability, opportunity—fueling efforts to prevent future financial shortfalls.
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This often happens to serve decision-makers and stakeholders who want to portray a consistent image of stability and success in order to hasten the inaugural process.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Others will be looking to you for guidance this month, and your ability to provide stability will set the tone for what’s to come.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The future of American agriculture and food stability may hinge on how swiftly policymakers can respond to the sector's call for balancing enforcement with sustainable labor policies.
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dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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Ron Shevlin, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
This often happens to serve decision-makers and stakeholders who want to portray a consistent image of stability and success in order to hasten the inaugural process.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 1 July 2025
Others will be looking to you for guidance this month, and your ability to provide stability will set the tone for what’s to come.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
The future of American agriculture and food stability may hinge on how swiftly policymakers can respond to the sector's call for balancing enforcement with sustainable labor policies.
—Billal Rahman
dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for stability
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“Stability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stability. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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stability
noun
sta·bil·i·ty
stə-ˈbil-ət-ē
plural stabilities
: the quality, state, or degree of being stable
emotional stability
chemical stability
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