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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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
Easily won, easily lost − ever fleeting in an oversaturated market that craves constant newness.
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Jason Mower, a spokesperson for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reflected on the significance of Campbell’s capture, noting how the case had remained a constant presence in the department for years.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The threat is severe and constant; on Jan. 27, a dry lightning strike sparked a bushfire in Victoria that, fueled by strong winds, devoured 170,000 acres in just six hours.
—Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
However, although its ethnic and cultural attributes evolved, there was one constant: its youth.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Jason Mower, a spokesperson for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office reflected on the significance of Campbell’s capture, noting how the case had remained a constant presence in the department for years.
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
The threat is severe and constant; on Jan. 27, a dry lightning strike sparked a bushfire in Victoria that, fueled by strong winds, devoured 170,000 acres in just six hours.
—Charlie Campbell / Melbourne and Canberra, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
However, although its ethnic and cultural attributes evolved, there was one constant: its youth.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
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Williams Is The Big Upside Surprise The Williams team has been making steady progress under its new ownership and with James Vowles at the helm.—
Rob Reed,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the last five years, U.S. housing prices have skyrocketed, and that growth remains steady.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2025
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In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The disruptions this school year were less frequent until two students from Barnard College, a women’s college affiliated with Columbia, were expelled for interrupting a history class on Israel, and a third for Hamilton Hall.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
7 Mar. 2025
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As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.—
Kody Boye,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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In the meantime, colleges should remain steadfast in their commitment to fairness, equity, and the rule of law—principles that have long guided American higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Under the change, daylight saving time would be the permanent, unchanging time — not just for Florida, but for the country.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2025
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Within this uniformity lay a subtle nod to masculinity in a stern, unchanging form, blending seamlessly into its surroundings, acting as a permanent fixture; a mountain within the forest.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes,
4 Feb. 2025
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Whenever Iran suffers one of its periodic spasms of unrest, as happened at the end of 2022 following the death of a young Iranian woman, Mahsa Amini, in police custody, protesters criticize Iran’s overseas entanglements.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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While these are part of a periodic programme of reviews — Newcastle tend to have departmental evaluations after most transfer windows — there is greater importance attached to this round given the key infrastructure questions.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Some conservatives who were formerly staunch supporters of aid to Ukraine began praising Trump’s more isolationist stance after the meeting last week.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Medics transported him to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Hours of screen time per day for kids 0-8 remained stable, but children are watching less live television and cable and more time short videos on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube.—
Megan Morrone,
Axios,
1 Mar. 2025
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For decades, extreme weather events have been increasing in number and destructiveness, providing repeated reminders of the urgency of addressing climate change’s costs to our economy and financial system.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Both nationalities had seen their TPS protection extended during the Biden administration, but Noem and Trump have argued that repeated TPS extensions were attracting people to the United States, creating a system ripe for abuse.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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