as in stability
the state of continuing without change
the steadiness of the weather is something that every New Englander knows not to trust
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Recent Examples of steadiness
On the contrary, with both her moon and rising sign in Taurus, Venusian themes of beauty, comfort, creativity and steadiness are especially prominent.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Korda has stressed positivity and steadiness after her inexplicably winless 2025.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Choose steadiness, and protect what supports you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The thick 5-millimeter lug sole provides superior traction and steadiness.
—Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
This year, that steadiness has been harder to find.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And in this rote, dutiful steadiness, I was struck by the patient sincerity of it all—and by a sense that these believers were already fomenting, in admittedly small numbers, the kind of unity that Esperanto’s skeptics say the language could never help facilitate.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Your steadiness comes through when your words move the work forward with calm momentum.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Emotional steadiness builds trust, and trust drives performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026
Korda has stressed positivity and steadiness after her inexplicably winless 2025.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Choose steadiness, and protect what supports you.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 30 May 2026
The thick 5-millimeter lug sole provides superior traction and steadiness.
—Nicolette Accardi, Travel + Leisure, 30 May 2026
This year, that steadiness has been harder to find.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
And in this rote, dutiful steadiness, I was struck by the patient sincerity of it all—and by a sense that these believers were already fomenting, in admittedly small numbers, the kind of unity that Esperanto’s skeptics say the language could never help facilitate.
—Katie Thornton, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Your steadiness comes through when your words move the work forward with calm momentum.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 23 May 2026
Emotional steadiness builds trust, and trust drives performance.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadiness
Noun
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Housing and neighborhood stability — including preventing the displacement of existing residents — is a critical community priority listed in the vision and action plan.—
Michael Abeyta,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Developments in quantum networking, photonic architectures, error correction, and qubit stability stimulate innovation.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The greats are often defined by their consistency — and their durability — although both the 37-year-old Durant and 41-year-old James have dealt with a variety of different setbacks as their respective careers have wound down.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Business leaders hope her government could restore policy consistency, reduce regulatory bottlenecks and revive stalled mining projects.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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