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as in stability
the state of continuing without change
the mistaken notion that there is constancy in language—words do indeed change their meanings over time
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as in dedication
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
soldiers serving with constancy and devotion to country
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as in courage
the strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship
it takes determination and constancy to get through law school
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Recent Examples of constancy
The problem was the seeming inevitability of the juggernaut, the constancy of its forward motion, and the inefficacy of mere individuals in the face of such odds.
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Christopher Ketcham, Harper's Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
Sign up The point is not to lionize Haley, whose timidity in the face of Trump has made a weather vane seem like a model of principled constancy.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
The clothes are designed to emphasize the perfection and constancy of her performance, rather than some connection to contemporary trends.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
The background of sunflowers symbolizes the constancy of the North Star as Tubman’s unwavering faith.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Christopher Ketcham, Harper's Magazine, 1 Nov. 2023
Sign up The point is not to lionize Haley, whose timidity in the face of Trump has made a weather vane seem like a model of principled constancy.
—Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
The clothes are designed to emphasize the perfection and constancy of her performance, rather than some connection to contemporary trends.
—Rachel Tashjian, Washington Post, 13 July 2023
The background of sunflowers symbolizes the constancy of the North Star as Tubman’s unwavering faith.
—Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
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Maximizing that benefit could be critical in giving her more financial stability after you’re gone.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2025
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Clashes on eastern border continue While the formation of a government appeared to be a sign of hope for the country's future stability, Lebanon is still facing a tense security situation on more than one front.—
Kareem Chehayeb and Abby Sewell,
The Christian Science Monitor,
8 Feb. 2025
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His legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us of the dedication, skill, and integrity that define the very best in our profession.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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McConnell’s dedication to improving was obvious before training began.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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And with that, the film can inspire courage in its audience, whatever their identity.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
1 Feb. 2025
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Then came time to test my son’s courage and ride Tron, one of the park’s fastest coasters that reaches up to 60mph.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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The big right-hander has never been able to establish any sort of consistency as a starter and this move feels like it’s been a long time coming.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The name of the hotel is a reference to the pale pink-sand beach here, which also has the consistency of baby powder.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2025
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But Phoenix Suns star forward Kevin Durant took things a little farther, calling out the loyalty issue within the .—
Matt Levine,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Its long history boasts tremendous loyalty and for good reason.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
1 Feb. 2025
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Football games are won and lost in the trenches by the players who are willing to have physical and mental fortitude on each play.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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How could Joe Biden and Kamala Harris convince us of their decency and ethical fortitude when their Administration wouldn’t even allow a Palestinian American to speak at the Democratic National Convention?—
Brady Brickner-Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Feb. 2025
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During the Louisiana Legacy Gala Wednesday night, it was announced that Children’s Hospital New Orleans would be renamed Manning Family Children’s in tribute to the family's longstanding commitment to serving children in the community.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Ange Postecoglou’s 18-month spell in charge of Tottenham Hotspur has been defined by an uncompromising commitment to a free-flowing brand of football.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
7 Feb. 2025
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Lion dancing requires immense strength, stamina and coordination.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Blocking and stamina management play huge roles too, making sure that there’s some back-and-forth tension between Henry and his opponents.—
George Yang,
Rolling Stone,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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