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as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
even as wild accusations were circulating, she remained steady in her support for the candidate
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as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
a popular author who produces a steady output of best sellers year after year
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as in constant
not undergoing a change in condition
a steady breeze from the west
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as in unchanging
not varying
support for her presidential bid has been steady
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as in reliable
worthy of one's trust
a quiet but steady man who is one of the pillars of the community
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Recent Examples of steady
Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Such an outcome would put pressure on the Fed to hold rates steady or even hike them, Gagnon said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Christopher P. Baker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2022
Lue has had the steady of hand of starting point guard Reggie Jackson to help steer the Clippers along with center Ivica Zubac.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022
Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
Nurses used dishcloths as bandages; surgeons operated by cell-phone light, steadying themselves against the booms of incoming shells.
—Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
As consumers continue to seek out products that align with their values and tastes, the craft cannabis industry is poised for steady growth.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 17 Dec. 2024
Such an outcome would put pressure on the Fed to hold rates steady or even hike them, Gagnon said.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2024
Noun
But the Scenic Eclipse's cutting-edge oversize stabilizers held her steady.
—Christopher P. Baker, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2022
Lue has had the steady of hand of starting point guard Reggie Jackson to help steer the Clippers along with center Ivica Zubac.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2022
Verb
But Portillo framed the closures as a necessary decision that would steady the district's finances and advance student achievement.
—Nick Sullivan, The Arizona Republic, 19 Nov. 2024
Nurses used dishcloths as bandages; surgeons operated by cell-phone light, steadying themselves against the booms of incoming shells.
—Dorothy Wickenden, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
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His refusal to take his daughters seriously—which stems from his steadfast commitment to his own beliefs—leads them to mistrust him in turn, creating a grim, seemingly unbreakable cycle.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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The Justice Department is steadfast in its commitment to ensuring the civil and constitutional rights of all Americans are protected.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 7 Dec. 2024
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In return, Trump has made Cavuto a frequent target of his ire.Andrew Kirell, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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Confidence and frequent minutes are likely to be the solution for Nketiah.Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
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During one of her daily New York City walks, a constant source of style inspiration, Holmes protected herself from the cold while adding a formal touch to a very casual, everyday look.Arancha Gamo, Glamour, 15 Dec. 2024
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Every employee has an open invitation to shape the future of the product roadmap, creating a culture of constant feedback where everyone is committed to each other's professional growth.Keith Ferrazzi, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
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There is no conflict here between reaching out to readers who get their news from print, or podcasts, or video clips posted to social media because our message is unchanging.Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
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And while that’s not a reason to abandon AI tools, a recent study should remind programmers that even reliable versions of the technology are still prone to bouts of weirdness—like claiming knee X-rays can prove someone drinks beer or eats refried beans.Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Geminids, which are bright and have a yellow hue, are considered one of the best and most reliable annual meteor showers, when at least 120 meteors are usually seen per hour during its peak, NASA says.Chandelis Duster, NPR, 12 Dec. 2024
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In April 2019, Parisians saw Notre-Dame de Paris, one of their most emblematic monuments and one of the world’s most elaborate examples of Gothic architecture, go up in flames.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Notre Dame reopens Notre Dame, the treasured cathedral in Paris that went up in flames in 2019, officially reopened on Saturday.Alexandra Banner, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024
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Leaders with dark triad traits often excel in interviews and initial impressions, as their confidence and charm can easily overshadow underlying tendencies.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Sanctuary Wealth chief investment strategist Mary Ann Bartels sees the S & P 500 climbing more than 20% in 2025, with optimism surrounding technological advancements underlying her bullish case.Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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The team began a quick decline after that, a slide that bottomed out last season when the Galaxy fired longtime president Chris Klein amid an embarrassing fan boycott that saw the club’s most loyal supporters refuse to attend matches.Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Surpassing 1,000 pages, the tome should be long enough to keep Sanderson's legion of loyal fans sated at least for awhile.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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