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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
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington since last August, with states maintaining a steady rotation of personnel into the city.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry.
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Melina Khan,
IndyStar,
12 Nov. 2025
Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Indonesia’s foreign-exchange reserves fell for a fifth straight month in May, underscoring the cost of policymakers’ efforts to steady the rupiah after its slide to a record low.
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Grace Sihombing,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
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Adjective
Top tips to photograph the moon Use a tripod to keep your camera as steady as possible.
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Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 July 2026
National Guard troops have been deployed to Washington since last August, with states maintaining a steady rotation of personnel into the city.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
Noun
But if hiring steadies while inflation remains elevated, policymakers may opt to hold rates steady for several months.
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Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Dec. 2025
Use a tripod or stand Keeping your phone steady will ensure photos are sharp and crisp, not blurry.
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Melina Khan,
IndyStar,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
Melvin lunged forward before steadying himself and covering his eye with one hand.
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Jennifer Hassan,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Indonesia’s foreign-exchange reserves fell for a fifth straight month in May, underscoring the cost of policymakers’ efforts to steady the rupiah after its slide to a record low.
—
Grace Sihombing,
Bloomberg,
8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
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To his supporters, Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was the steadfast, fearless leader who transcended mere politics and inspired devotion.
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Each project generated steadfast opposition from the city's neighborhoods, calling into question how the city should regulate the advanced technology centers.
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Pat George, a frequent flier, avoided a line at the Admirals Club in Miami because a representative called ahead to a second lounge near Gate D15 to confirm there was no wait.
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Ukraine’s frequent attacks inside Russia — described by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a 40-day blitz — have especially targeted oil refineries, causing a fuel crisis that has frustrated Russians already feeling the war’s economic toll.
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Affluent travelers are paying a premium for experiences built around disconnection - not just from work, but from the constant noise of being online.
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As a result, Skywalkers hovers between a sense of constant performance and disarming immediacy — the latter generally during the many vertigo-inducing drone shots of Ivan and Angela’s hair-raising accomplishments.
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The soccer world has moved on from the idea that a coach must share his players' blood and that a team’s identity is just a reflection of an unchanging national character.
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Typically, people recover meteorites in geologically unchanging regions, such as deserts or ice fields, where the meteorites stand out against the landscape.
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Andrews, a lifelong resident of Red Hook Houses West, said the community has waited long enough for a reliable pool.
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No reliable figures are available for battlefield casualties in the war.
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The banners of Hightower green burning in the night, Rhaenyra staring ominously through the flames.
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Adding Sonny Gray and whatever flame-throwing relief pitcher is available would be just fine.
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Yet few organizations assign explicit accountability for ensuring that the organization's underlying intent is consistently understood by all stakeholders.
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While the underlying land will ultimately transfer to Osceola County as new green space, outside of Grieb the county itself is not involved in the designing or building the memorial, said county spokesperson Tyler Winik in an email.
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Lithuania, which borders the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad, has been one of Ukraine's staunchest allies during Russian President Vladimir Putin's more than four-year conflict with Kyiv, providing extensive military equipment and financial support.
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Margo, a staunch Conservative neighbor of the couple, was disapproving of the pair’s decisions, and Keith’s performance would win her the 1977 BAFTA TV Award for best light entertainment.
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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