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
Debra Messing, who has produced a new documentary on (horseshoe-theory) antisemitism called October 8, has been one of Hollywood’s few intensely admirable exceptions, calling out anti-Jewish hatred with a fierce constancy over the past 16 months.
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.
—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
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Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2025
In the 1940s scientists realized this cosmic constancy could be used to measure time without the chaotic noise associated with other physical clocks.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constancy
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The government has met all revenue targets and is set to announce a strong sovereign rating from Standard & Poor’s, further cementing its economic stability.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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These trends don’t necessarily signal a full downturn, but the Bank of England warns that the UK jobs market is starting to cool, and stability is beginning to feel fragile across several sectors.—
Andrew Fennell,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Soliman's case has attracted wide attention since about 75 supporters held a press conference about his case just after his arrest: Local parents and medical professionals have been writing the immigration court, extolling his dedication to sick children.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Duckworth encourages readers to cultivate long-term dedication to their goals, overcome setbacks, and maintain a growth mindset to achieve excellence.—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Ethical Memory Vault: A secure story engine that records acts of moral courage—feeding these back into leadership training, AI models and onboarding systems.—
Shekar Natarajan,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Hutchins later credited Jenner with giving her the courage to make the same transition.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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The model includes in-district support and regional collaboration to ensure consistency and sustainability.—
Charlene M. Russell-Tucker,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
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For consistency, all of the prices reflect queen size headboards.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
14 July 2025
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Your ability to fully engage with your team, even for a few minutes, can build trust and loyalty far faster than long meetings filled with distractions.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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The luxury hotel titans appearing on this year’s list of readers’ favorite hotel brands have earned the admiration and loyalty of T+L readers by surpassing expectations at every turn, from top-tier accommodations to personalized service that makes every guest feel at home.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Palencia’s ability to lock in after hitting Contreras showed his self-confidence and mental fortitude not to let the game spiral after the heated exchange.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Belief is a cornerstone of the Williams family and the eldest son, as a result, developed mental fortitude early.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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Yes, Trump disdains core elements of U.S. globalism, from the international trade system America established to its promotion of democratic values and its defense commitments around the world.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The State Department did not respond to requests by ABC News for the current data on its assistance commitments to Sudan after foreign aid freezes and layoffs.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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There’s one main meter, hydration, where the hot desert will deplete that over time, sapping your stamina and eventually your health.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2025
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But stamina, recovery, resilience and adaptability are as essential to athletic performance.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 June 2025
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“Constancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constancy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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