1
as in steady
not undergoing a change in condition
change is the only constant thing in the world of fashion
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2
as in frequent
appearing or occurring repeatedly from time to time
I get constant headaches during humid weather
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3
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
constant friends during times both good and bad
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Recent Examples of constant
Now near-constant phone usage makes this idea of mental and emotional escape almost comical.
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Allison Lax, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
This leads, all else constant, to cutting investment outlays in intangibles to make the earnings numbers look good.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In search of scientific ways to make sense of a world in constant flux, people called on catastrophe theory to describe everything from bridge collapses to prison riots to regime changes.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
And there’s nothing tomblike about the constant rumble of traffic from the boulevard outside.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Allison Lax, Glamour, 15 Sep. 2025
This leads, all else constant, to cutting investment outlays in intangibles to make the earnings numbers look good.
—Shivaram Rajgopal, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
In search of scientific ways to make sense of a world in constant flux, people called on catastrophe theory to describe everything from bridge collapses to prison riots to regime changes.
—Gregory Barber, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
And there’s nothing tomblike about the constant rumble of traffic from the boulevard outside.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
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The cornea’s clarity depends on adequate lubrication and a steady renewal of cells by limbal stem cells.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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And with gig work and contract jobs on the rise, younger workers often lack the steady benefits that earlier generations could rely on.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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The new policy, first reported by One Mile at a Time, isn't a blanket ban on kids in first class, but restricts young children from getting a first class seat using frequent flyer miles or by getting an upgrade.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Speaking on a podcast last year, Kirk described receiving frequent death threats, saying the dangerous messages showed his political movement had struck a nerve with political opponents.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Our administration must remain steadfast in ensuring that those who put in the work receive the benefits of their efforts.—
Ruth Vitale,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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The engineering professor is steadfast that nearly all jobs will be taken over by AI—even most of the ones that have a special human touch, like teachers and car drivers.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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For decades, scientists have considered the moon a dead world—a silent, unchanging landscape where nothing stirs.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Sep. 2025
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An unchanging body map could be a huge boost for the emerging field of brain-computer interfaces, which can allow a paralyzed person to speak or move a robotic arm.—
Jon Hamilton,
NPR,
27 Aug. 2025
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By contrast, an investment product with private asset exposure designed for workplace retirement plans may have somewhat lower costs and let investors put money in regularly as well as make periodic withdrawals during the year.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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The state is a non-equilibrium quantum state of matter in a system driven by a time-periodic Hamiltonian, which is a physical system whose governing rules change over time, but with a repeating, predictable cycle.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
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Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Forget the critics and the staunch music execs, the fans are so ready!—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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Any liquid water on TRAPPIST-1 e would be accompanied by a greenhouse effect, which would involve various gases, especially carbon dioxide, keeping the atmosphere stable and the planet warm.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Your core muscles, back muscles, and balance may improve as your body works to remain stable against the extra weight.—
Claire Bugos,
Verywell Health,
10 Sep. 2025
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Most families cannot sustain repeated interventions.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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But some viewers and social-media users quickly suggested the footage appeared digitally generated, pointing to glitches and the repeated, uniform motion of fans in the background.—
Edward Segal,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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