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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3
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
But these constant negative articles are triggering me now.
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
As football fans patiently wait the 38 days until the new UFL season kicks off on March 28, there will be two big things to look forward to as the NFL machinery remains in constant motion and barrels into the offseason.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
While some islanders are growing impatient, this state of constant delay seems fine with the governments of both the United States and Japan, who have a big geopolitical reason — the rise of China — for wanting to keep the Marines in place.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Over the first week of camp at Camelback Ranch, the two have walked to and from bullpen sessions together, in constant conversation with almost every step.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
As football fans patiently wait the 38 days until the new UFL season kicks off on March 28, there will be two big things to look forward to as the NFL machinery remains in constant motion and barrels into the offseason.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
While some islanders are growing impatient, this state of constant delay seems fine with the governments of both the United States and Japan, who have a big geopolitical reason — the rise of China — for wanting to keep the Marines in place.
—Martin Fackler, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
Over the first week of camp at Camelback Ranch, the two have walked to and from bullpen sessions together, in constant conversation with almost every step.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
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Other winners included stocks of companies that can provide steadier profits regardless of the U.S. economy's strength.—
STAN CHOE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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That breakout success story is steady in first place for a forty-fourth nonconsecutive frame.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The details of these accounts have shifted over time in Mr. Trump’s frequent retelling of the stories.—
Eric Schmitt,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2025
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The roster of Midnight Sons has changed over the years, but Moon Knight is a frequent part of the team.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Part of Trump’s plan openly involves relocating Palestinians to two staunch U.S. allies with formidable military capabilities — Egypt and Jordan.—
John Weaver,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Feb. 2025
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Attempts to cast him as a staunch proponent of American restraint or opponent of corporate greed do not reflect his pre-political career, never fit his first-term policies, and don’t describe his current ones.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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In Monday's update, Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said the pope was in stable condition.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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The Vatican said the 88-year-old pontiff is in stable condition after being admitted to a hospital in Rome last week.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
17 Feb. 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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Opponents say an election is required in both cases and have made repeated calls for one at recent school board meetings.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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