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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 Sentences

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Recent Examples of constant Their music, of course, but also their YouTube and social media channels which are kept brimming with a near constant stream of material which keeps their millions of fans worldwide sated. Caroline Reilly, Robb Report, 20 Nov. 2024 Trump's constant threats to prosecute political enemies - and perhaps use the military to quell demonstrations - provoked opponents to accuse him of authoritarianism and fascism. David Jackson, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024 Dividends on Preferred Stock remained constant at $54,618 for the quarter, contributing to the net loss attributable to common stockholders. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024 You are bound to experience a firehose of constant calculative conversations about current events. Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for constant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • Meanwhile, San Francisco maintained its above-average performance with a steady score of 74.
    Kate Talerico, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • But wait times stayed well under an hour statewide in the morning and early afternoon, even as a steady stream of voters filtered through voting locations.
    Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • More frequent and damaging hail storms and wind events have resulted in more home and auto claims in Colorado, a state that ranks second in the country for hail risk.
    Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2024
  • There would be more frequent service with buses coming every 20 or 30 minutes until midnight.
    Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Still, the coach had remained steadfast in his support of Moss in spite of those mistakes.
    Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Lo knows to play a long game, and plans to remain steadfast while waiting for the turmoil to subside.
    Zinnia Lee, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Stands of conifers throughout the state provide an unchanging backdrop of green.
    Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Visconti shoots Delon in the film’s first half as a force of nature, striding through the elegant, unchanging halls of his uncle’s villa; the other members of the family are usually sitting or standing still as if they’ve already been trapped by class and history.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 22 Aug. 2024
Adjective
  • The company remains subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the Exchange Act.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • America has periodic eruptions of political unrest, Ellis argued, but none has come close to a civil war.
    Charles Bethea, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In 2019, many people opted to boycott Home Depot following Marcus' staunch support of Trump.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • As for the government agency responsible for the management of these cats, CPW stressed its staunch neutrality in a factsheet about Colorado’s mountain lion, bobcat and lynx populations.
    Sharon Udasin, The Hill, 1 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The threats Hamas and Hezbollah posed to Israel allowed Iran to exert power across the region while holding Israelis indirectly at risk, which—combined with Israel’s deterrence in the form of its superior military power—produced a stable equilibrium.
    Carrie A. Lee, Foreign Affairs, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Underfoot, the flexible sole provides unobtrusive support and a stable, comfortable platform without drawing attention to itself.
    The Editors, Outside Online, 18 Nov. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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