1
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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In an era where geopolitical stability and energy security are paramount, the U.S. cannot afford to damage its relationship with its most reliable ally and energy partner.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Whiskey decanters, on the other hand, are built with more stability and durability in mind.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
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Central midfield: Obed Vargas, Seattle Sounders In the second decade of MLS’s dedication to youth academies, teams can more dependably develop players for their first team.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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Their exceptional dedication, vast experience across all areas of the entertainment industry, and enthusiasm and passion for music and artistry continue to impress the firm’s clients and partners alike.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2025
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That all-important contrast is missing (as are any employees who do the manual labor of cleaning up after the guests), which is why the show feels like a deflated satire that never had the courage of its convictions to begin with.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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While initially working in a hair salon in his hometown of Houston, Guerrero worked up the courage to move to L.A. to pursue his dreams.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
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The only other Top 25 teams that come close to that level of excellence and consistency?—
Brendan Marks,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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This consistency is key for scaling teams and driving predictable outcomes.—
Eilon Reshef,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Last year, Lowe’s launched a loyalty program for DIY customers.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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Especially important is implementing a loyalty program within your app (there are many successful ones to emulate across not only coffee but food service as a whole) where customers earn points for purchases and receive rewards like free products.—
Sergey Baburov,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Faithfully adapted into an excellent Hulu limited series, the panoramic tale hewed closely to the details of Hunter’s own improbable family history, highlighting instances of fortitude, resourcefulness and luck.—
Julia M. Klein,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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However, baseball players are creatures of habit, and baseball is the sport that will test your mental fortitude more than any other.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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With a commitment to clarity, continuous improvement and cross-functional communication, organizations can truly harness the transformative power of AI.—
Himanshu Sinha,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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That administration also in 2018 hosted the Baltic Summit, underscoring defense commitment to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Less muscle means less stamina and strength and more fatigue, making treatment and recovery more difficult.30 Foods to Help Gain Weight Choosing foods high in protein and calories can help achieve weight gain.—
Brittany Poulson, MDA, RDN, CD, CDCES,
Verywell Health,
11 Feb. 2025
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Trump seems to welcome every opportunity to show off his stamina and strike a contrast with Biden, even months after defeating him.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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