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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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This stability contributes to their longevity—globular clusters can be billions of years old, and as such, many of them comprise very old stars.Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
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Mixing the stability of teams’ established businesses with the volatility of tech moonshots proved high-risk.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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This question is a litmus test—a direct check on your dedication to developing hard skills outside formal education.Pamela Skillings, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Through dedication to science and compassion for patients, Dr. Halpert and his team are redefining what’s possible in cancer care.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here, Mars inspires the desire to express yourself with courage and confidence and take center stage with an open heart.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Can Anna and Maryam find the courage to voice their deepest confessions aloud?Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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The brand integrates writing culture and philosophy into every product category, from leather goods to timepieces and smart wearables, achieving cross-category consistency and timeless continuity of its classic designs.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 16 Dec. 2024
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Step 1: Make A Paste Create a paste the consistency of toothpaste using equal parts lemon juice and cream of tartar.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Shorter job tenures are becoming the new norm, with professionals prioritizing meaningful outcomes over long-term organizational loyalty.Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Despite Alaska and Hawaiian operating separately, Alaska Air Group is working on combining the carrier’s loyalty programs.William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
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The fortitude, wisdom, and humanity of Hurley’s later-season characterization helped ameliorate the writing’s earlier efforts to undermine him—although these developments didn’t undo that history.Rebecca Bodenheimer, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
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Now Manny Diaz, Penn State’s defensive coordinator the last two seasons, hopes to keep the momentum rolling, largely by maintaining the Blue Devils’ defensive fortitude.Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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President-elect Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to Hegseth as a nominee despite controversy.Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Trump's, arguing against alliance expansion until current members meet their defense spending commitments of 2 percent GDP.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
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Your blend of focus, heart, stamina and joy calls forth the best of everyone around you.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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Few stars, especially those merely looking to burnish their personal brand, will have the stamina or interest to source editors, lawyers, designers, proofers, rights specialists, and all of the other professionals required to create, distribute, and sell a book.Lora Kelley, The Atlantic, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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