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
In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
Our second table has a higher hurdle for constancy of growth: All these land in the top decile of the universe in predictability of the earnings progression.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
With this new distance dependence from quantum loops lodged within the coupling constant, these quantities lost their constancy.
—Stanley J. Brodsky, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
To a stunning degree, the Trump administration has diminished the sense of U.S. constancy that has been indispensable to the postwar liberal order.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2018
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Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 11 Sep. 2024
Our second table has a higher hurdle for constancy of growth: All these land in the top decile of the universe in predictability of the earnings progression.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
With this new distance dependence from quantum loops lodged within the coupling constant, these quantities lost their constancy.
—Stanley J. Brodsky, Scientific American, 16 Apr. 2024
To a stunning degree, the Trump administration has diminished the sense of U.S. constancy that has been indispensable to the postwar liberal order.
—Eliot A. Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 11 Dec. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
Noun
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Travel photographers told National Geographic the best way to capture the northern lights is by using a wide-angle lens and a tripod for stability.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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With both sides of the Federal Reserve's dual mandate of maximizing employment and fostering price stability in check, the market still felt comfortable rooting for an interest rate cut down the line.—
Matthew J. Belvedere,
CNBC,
7 June 2025
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The guide is in line with the Space System Protection Standard, which summarizes NASA's continuous dedication to supporting the creation of exact cybersecurity standards for its space systems.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The scholarships are awarded to student caddies who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, dedication on the golf course and exemplary character.—
Jad El Reda,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
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If any courage is left at the Bar’s elegant headquarters in Tallahassee, the Bondi exemption should be rescinded.—
The Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2025
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Police in Largo shared a video of the encounter, as Officer Christopher Martinez, from Long Island, tried to work up the courage to hold the alligator.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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The 33-year-old is a very talented fighter, but his struggles to make weight and consistency issues inside the cage have hurt him.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The early returns have been promising, Canning providing quality depth and consistency to a rotation that leads the major leagues with a 2.87 ERA.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
7 June 2025
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Since joining the oneworld Alliance in 2013, Qatar has offered codeshare and loyalty integration with 13 major carriers.—
Judy Koutsky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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At the nucleus of their brotherhood were love, loyalty, and the zeal to expand their drug trafficking enterprise.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 June 2025
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No Hollywood producer is scrambling for a script about the mental fortitude of a Chiefs regime that was overhauled after losing the most games in team history.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Following the first post-Memorial Day weekend for official visits, commitments flew in.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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And although the oceanic and overland legs of Twain’s journey required more patience and stamina than even a flight out of Newark, the hassle—and, more especially, the expense—worked in his favor.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
5 June 2025
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Anyone unfamiliar with the basic combat rhythm of blocking, dodging, and expended precious stamina for an attack will die repeatedly even from basic groups of foes.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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