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How is the word constant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of constant are faithful, loyal, resolute, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

When might faithful be a better fit than constant?

In some situations, the words faithful and constant are roughly equivalent. However, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

When would loyal be a good substitute for constant?

Although the words loyal and constant have much in common, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

When is it sensible to use resolute instead of constant?

The words resolute and constant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

In what contexts can staunch take the place of constant?

The synonyms staunch and constant are sometimes interchangeable, but staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

When can steadfast be used instead of constant?

The meanings of steadfast and constant largely overlap; however, steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

Examples of constant in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web Senator Richard Blumenthal and Rep. Paul Tonko introduced a bill last month aimed at curbing what can feel like constant messaging to induce more bets during games, as well as placing some controls on user bets, writes Forbes senior contributor Joshua P. Cohen. Megan Poinski, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 Nadar—whose collection currently boasts more than 13,000 works by important artists including Raja Ravi Varma, S.H. Raza, and F.N. Souza—said that collecting art is a constant process of chasing certain treasures. Shreejaya Nair, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2024 This arrangement leads to a constant rotation of the timing element rather than the back-and-forth of the balance wheel. David Flett, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2024 Our job was to recreate that feeling, not only visually but also through the actors’ performances, their emotional state under constant pressure and fear. Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • Slow and steady People shop at a grocery store on August 14, 2024 in New York City.
    Kristian Burt, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024
  • But beside 2020, the share of early votes has remained steady since 2012, even as early vote totals have increased.
    Joe Murphy, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The most frequent sighting at the Claremont Club & Spa is a Victorian woman in a high-necked collar, who many believe to be the spirit of Mrs. Thornburg.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 31 Oct. 2024
  • By then, Israeli air strikes had become more frequent, the news ever grimmer.
    Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • His daughters, especially Courtney Force Rahal and Brittany Force, along with his wife Laurie, were steadfast in their support.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Boeing raised its wage offer twice after the strike started on Sept. 13 but has been steadfast in opposing the return of pensions.
    David Koenig, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Illustration: Mark Belan for Quanta Magazine An organism’s DNA should be stable and relatively unchanging over the course of its life.
    Annie Melchor, WIRED, 13 Oct. 2024
  • No form in the natural world is unchanging, much less a biological form like us that can only exist by metabolizing energy.
    Ginny Whitelaw, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The project, which is designed to include periodic nourishments every five to seven years for 50 years, got off to a rocky start when an original dredge location was delivering more rocks and pebbles than expected and a new borrow location had to be found.
    Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to the energy expense of post-combustion technology, the chemical mixture used to capture CO2 picks up impurities and starts to lose effectiveness over time, and its periodic replacement is expensive.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Cultivating his loyal fan base in Australia, his bass-heavy artistry continues to inspire global listeners with a staunch refusal to be boxed in. Demonstrating his dedication to innovation, Artifact possesses an intense desire to bring something new to the table with every release.
    SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 30 Oct. 2024
  • During a heated exchange on Monday, Duterte raised his voice at Sen. Risa Hontiveros, a staunch human rights activist, who said that his campaign had killed 122 children, including a baby.
    Jim Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • One remaining astronaut remained in the hospital and is in stable condition and is under observation as a precautionary measure, NASA said.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 26 Oct. 2024
  • This legacy-minded approach can improve talent retention and establish a stable, high-performing organization that benefits everyone.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Proposition 36 would restore enhanced penalties for repeat offenders and would allow felony charges if repeated shoplifting resulted in $950 in losses over multiple thefts.
    The Editors, National Review, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Michaels began appearing on camera as himself, making repeated pleas for the Beatles to reunite on the show for a whopping $3,000.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2024

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 7 Nov. 2024.

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