1
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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2
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
Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.
—Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
After playing the first five holes in 3 over, Bhatia steadied the ship a bit and will enter Sunday four back of Spaun.
—Justin Ray, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The timing of the tariffs could not get any worse, given the steady decline of U.S. coal consumption.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.
—Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
LeBron is living proof that to the steady goes the race.
—cleveland, 2 Feb. 2023
Lucid sold other shares to other groups, but the deal kept the PIF's overall investment in Lucid steady, at around 62 percent, according to CNBC.
—Sebastian Blanco, Car and Driver, 30 Jan. 2023
Verb
Holding onto the one-shot lead over both chasers, Lee steadied himself after that shaky 16th tee shot.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
After playing the first five holes in 3 over, Bhatia steadied the ship a bit and will enter Sunday four back of Spaun.
—Justin Ray, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steady
Adjective
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Aside from seller reviews and rating, frequent DHGate shoppers suggest looking for this badge.—
Francesca Krempa,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2025
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Packer congratulated Miller before launching into a conversation about building relationships with frequent collaborators and identifying target audiences.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Cadd would join The Groop in 1964, which achieved constant chart success across their initial five-year run.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
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And the increasing expectations of tech-savvy consumers demand constant innovation in user experience.—
Alexandre Gonthier,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Presuming any group to be unchanging stood in the way of understanding evolutionary changes.—
John P. Jackson,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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These unchanging elements can serve as anchors during turbulent times.—
Susanne Biro,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Record sales have become a less reliable source of income for artists.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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Furthering its commitment to sustainable infrastructure, the company announced plans to expand its ultra-fast charging network internationally to help address the increasing demand for fast and reliable EV charging solutions.—
Lyubov Artemenko,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the final days of the Paris Commune of 1871, a radical experiment in self-governance and insurrection that started after the nation’s humiliating military loss to Prussia, the Communards realized that their cause had gone up in flames.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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The resolution, put forward by Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, is intended to put Republicans on the record for a policy that economists say will increase prices for consumers and fan the flames of an international trade war.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The underlying system mechanisms and touchpoints also remain unchanged.—
Dinesh Subhraveti,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But Sotomayor left no real doubt about her disagreement with the underlying policy.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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That near-perfect sweep shows that even though it’s been more than half a decade since the group last delivered a full-length, there’s still a loyal fan base there to support the rock musicians.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Stars are a team playing with expectations not just from their loyal fan base, but from within their locker room, their front office, and the mirror.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Steady.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steady. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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