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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
Presidents back then had constancy of purpose, even if not always correct policies.
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Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
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Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
But for the nostalgia lover, the real story of Lupie’s is one of constancy in a city defined by change.
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Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal.
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Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for constancy
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
The speed, urgency, and constancy of online life amplifies extremism because posting, replying, and generally participating in the discourse is its own virtue enrobing all the rest, an internet-maxxing to rule all the others.
—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2026
But for the nostalgia lover, the real story of Lupie’s is one of constancy in a city defined by change.
—
Charlotte Observer,
20 Mar. 2026
Ouroboros-like, Erdrich is in continual, self-devouring motion and thus presents a kind of constancy of transmutation — identity itself becomes a variable in the endless calculation of renewal.
—
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for constancy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
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Beta 1 landed May 13, Beta 2 on May 26, and Beta 3 on June 16, with each one focused more on stability than new features.
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The funeral comes as Iran seeks to project stability after months of war that decimated much of its senior political and military leadership.
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Some attendees spent months creating their costumes, sewing patterns and 3D-printing props just to attend the convention, and that dedication was shared by many at Charlotte Big Anime.
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Even by these standards, some Costco fans’ dedication is next level.
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Their courage quickly wavers in the face of the location’s eerie atmosphere and the deafening sound of cicadas.
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That courage is greater than talent, and people remember who had it.
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There was nothing really else at stake other than consistency and pride.
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None of it requires much beyond consistency, and the payoff extends well past better hearing in a noisy room.
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When the Gold Cloaks march into the palace and proclaim their new loyalties, Rickard’s men defy him by laying down their swords, too.
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This column first addressed an employee’s duty of loyalty nine years ago, almost to the day.
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What sets him apart is his character, mental fortitude and sheer physical resilience.
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There may have been flaws in the analysis provided to the president before his decision to strike, or if there weren’t, then no one in the intelligence community had the fortitude or gravitas to help the president understand the realities of the situation.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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Be honest about your age, health and stamina.
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In Taurus, however, the red planet trades speed for stamina.
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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