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How is the word constant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms of constant are faithful, loyal, resolute, staunch, and steadfast. While all these words mean "firm in adherence to whatever one owes allegiance," constant stresses continuing firmness of emotional attachment without necessarily implying strict obedience to promises or vows.

constant friends

When might faithful be a better fit than constant?

In some situations, the words faithful and constant are roughly equivalent. However, faithful implies unswerving adherence to a person or thing or to the oath or promise by which a tie was contracted.

faithful to her promise

When would loyal be a good substitute for constant?

Although the words loyal and constant have much in common, loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remained loyal to the czar

When is it sensible to use resolute instead of constant?

The words resolute and constant are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, resolute implies firm determination to adhere to a cause or purpose.

a resolute ally

In what contexts can staunch take the place of constant?

The synonyms staunch and constant are sometimes interchangeable, but staunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

a staunch defender of free speech

When can steadfast be used instead of constant?

The meanings of steadfast and constant largely overlap; however, steadfast implies a steady and unwavering course in love, allegiance, or conviction.

steadfast in their support

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of constant Those impossible beauty standards, the constant self-doubt, unhealthy coping mechanisms, and materialistic desires are some of the other examples of what people say goodbye to in their thirties. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025 Those plans will require constant communication and organizing to make sure various segments of the GOP are on board, especially in the House where Republicans can only afford a few defections on any party-line vote. Brett Samuels, The Hill, 11 Jan. 2025 Shorter runs, like one-star and zero-star, demand constant perfection amid routes that have been hyper optimized over time by others. Patricia Hernandez, Rolling Stone, 10 Jan. 2025 The complexity of fraud schemes requires constant model updates and training. Carlos Netto, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for constant 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • That number has remained fairly steady for the last year, generally fluctuating between 35,000 and just under 40,000 since late 2023.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
  • That number has remained fairly steady for nearly two decades, according to a report.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Those jumps for joy weren’t so frequent in the NHL a year ago.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
  • The food at Mar-a-Lago can be mediocre, several frequent guests said, but the seafood buffet catches praise.
    Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Through it all, Franklin remained steadfast with the 1-0 each week approach.
    Audrey Snyder, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • As the counterfeit industry develops more sophisticated methods, the fight for authenticity must remain steadfast, driven by technology, vigilance, and a commitment to ethical production and consumption.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Our planetary neighbor’s atmosphere is unchanging, meaning the substances lost are constantly replenished by volcanic activity.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
  • There is no conflict here between reaching out to readers who get their news from print, or podcasts, or video clips posted to social media because our message is unchanging.
    Noah Rothman, National Review, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Ensure your data is accurate and current by conducting periodic reviews of POI datasets, especially for critical markets and high-risk properties.
    Geoff Michener, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Coastal communities live under the periodic threat that drilling suspensions could be lifted, and a permanent ban promises long-term confidence, particularly for the tourism and fishing industries.
    Lisa Friedman, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume Congress this year.
    Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Even the most staunch defenders of NIH agree the agency could benefit from reforms.
    Anna Maria Barry-Jester, ProPublica, 15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • In addition to Strong's scrap and boatyard, the stable where Curly would care for Tommy's racehorses resided here.
    Matt Cabral, EW.com, 12 Jan. 2025
  • Warframe is the model that the industry largely ignores, for whatever reason, despite being arguably the most successful and stable.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • When the customer followed up, Lutz allegedly made repeated excuses and offered partial reimbursements, but would not fulfill the customer’s demand for a full refund.
    Michael Moore Jr., Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Substantial penalties are warranted when players violate the rules intended to protect player safety on a repeated basis, particularly when the violations carry with them a significant risk of injury to an opposing player.
    Scott Thompson, Fox News, 24 Sep. 2024

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

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