How to Use constant in a Sentence

constant

1 of 2 adjective
  • He kept the car's speed constant.
  • The house is in constant need of repairs.
  • The scar serves as a constant reminder of the accident.
  • She has struggled to maintain a constant weight.
  • He suffers from constant headaches.
  • The equipment should be stored at a constant temperature.
  • Her constant chatter was a nuisance.
  • They remained constant friends throughout their lives.
  • And in his 10 years with the club, Jeffries has been the constant amid a bunch of change.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The crowd and music below the green room are a constant dull roar in the background.
    Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2023
  • As a fan of a small market team, you’re used to the near constant turnover of players.
    Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024
  • That whine would be a constant throughout the day, and still haunts my nightmares.
    Sarah D. Wire, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • With the cycle in constant flux, any changes to your skin may be subtle.
    Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The sound of constant flutters echoed with the players’ every word.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
  • So the promise of a constant flow of new stuff became a hallmark of the streaming era.
    John Koblin, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2023
  • The virus is mutating now at a more constant rate, akin to the pace of evolution of the flu virus, Dr. Lessler said.
    Apoorva Mandavilli, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2023
  • The lobsters are in constant motion, as are the jellyfish.
    Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Between the neck and head injuries, Scott-Nettles lives now in constant pain.
    USA TODAY, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Our model has held up well after more than three years of constant use.
    Medea Giordano, WIRED, 27 Jan. 2024
  • The concept is not new, but the offerings vary from library to library and are in constant flux.
    Gracie Warda, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2023
  • One constant staple of the brand is its denim offerings, with a wide range of stretch and non-stretch styles to choose from.
    Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Sep. 2023
  • The river’s braid bars—think sandbars, but less sandy—are in a constant state of flux, something maps can’t account for.
    Max Ufberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2023
  • Meanwhile, Ryan was sleeping up to 16 hours a day and the months of constant discomfort were weighing on him.
    Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 8 Apr. 2024
  • The best fish finders for a kayak will be built to survive constant exposure to the elements.
    Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 3 May 2023
  • The team names and ownership may have changed, but there has been one constant: Cahill at quarterback.
    Kat Cornetta, BostonGlobe.com, 7 July 2023
  • So the second wave of love came from hearing hip hop played through the radio in constant rotation in New York City.
    Spin Staff, Spin, 16 Aug. 2023
  • Even if the basin’s volume stayed constant, the way the water gets out could change — and that’s just as important for knowing how bad a flood will be.
    Anna Canny, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The neck fan is sleekly designed with air outlets around the entire neck piece, which blows a constant stream of cool, soft air around the head and shoulders.
    Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2023
  • The North Carolina Outer Banks have some of the worst and most constant erosion in the country, and it's become a costly headache to deal with.
    Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 8 July 2023
  • And keeping 625 of them working despite wasps, weather and errant autos is a constant challenge for anyone.
    Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 5 Apr. 2024
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constant

2 of 2 noun
  • Her job was the one constant in her life.
  • The constant has always been the water, the springs, the source.
    Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2024
  • Death has been a constant in Rodgers’ life for a long time.
    Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 22 Sep. 2022
  • Moving has been a constant for them in the past three years.
    Mike Schneider, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2023
  • For 36 years, the wooden box on a shelf in the pantry had been the one constant in a changing world.
    Thallman, oregonlive, 1 Apr. 2023
  • Film has been a constant in Woo’s life since his youth.
    Jen Yamato, Los Angeles Times, 30 Nov. 2023
  • This song was again about this idea of leaving, which is a constant in the record.
    Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2023
  • The broom would work for any place where shedding is a constant.
    Shanna Shipin, Glamour, 29 Dec. 2022
  • The Good News: God is a constant in our life, no matter what.
    Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 5 Dec. 2022
  • The wail of ambulances in the background was a constant.
    Gary Rivlin, Time, 2 Nov. 2022
  • From one year to the next, Rozier was a constant in Charlotte.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Jan. 2024
  • From the pale pink of dawn to the deep orange of sunset, the lagoon is the single constant in Venice.
    Laura Manske, Forbes, 26 May 2022
  • The heat will be a constant through the weekend with temperatures in the low to mid 90s.
    Joe Mario Pedersen, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2022
  • Defense is a constant for the Utes in the Kyle Whittingham era.
    Erick Smith, USA TODAY, 4 May 2022
  • The rebirth theme within Through and Through has been a constant in Rose’s life.
    Meagan Jordan, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2023
  • Since its launch in 1999, Dior’s J’Adore has been a constant on the list of best-selling fragrances.
    Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2022
  • But there also remained the constant of fights to the finish.
    Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The one constant in the debate is that CEO pay continues to soar.
    Scott Decarlo, Fortune, 27 May 2022
  • Through it all, the location of second base didn’t budge, the one constant.
    John Shea, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Mar. 2023
  • Church has been a constant for Barbara Williams since age 5.
    Claretta Bellamy, NBC News, 17 July 2022
  • The Hubble constant can be measured in a number of ways.
    Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 11 May 2023
  • The constant in the memories is a player who brought hope and pride even when things seemed bleak.
    Alexander Thompson, BostonGlobe.com, 22 July 2022
  • Sean said the one constant in Sabina's life has been the superstar.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2024
  • The one constant has been Wayne, a sixth-year senior from Spanish Fort who is in his fourth year as a starter.
    Creg Stephenson | Cstephenson@al.com, al, 20 Oct. 2022
  • Lazor has been many places in his life, but football has been a constant.
    Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2022
  • The Indian Health Center was a constant in her life from that point on.
    Ashley Luthern, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2022
  • But the same amount of people in our communities still need care, and that’s a constant.
    Grace Segers, The New Republic, 23 June 2023
  • Music was a constant in his life from the very beginning.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 19 Nov. 2023
  • But the one constant is the play of quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who turned in a classic playoff performance with 430 yards and two touchdowns against Texas.
    Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024
  • But throughout these decades of turmoil, one constant remained: The Alaouite kings always stood by the Jewish community.
    Theo Zenou, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2024

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