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
Vulnerable seedlings need constant care, monitoring at least every other day to avoid drying out.
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The soaring price of eggs has emerged as a constant political talking point for both parties.
—Soo Youn, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
But the constant movement within the position should also motivate the Chiefs to keep the position on their radar at the draft, even if not atop the list.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Sheinbaum emphasized that her Cabinet, including key security and trade officials, remains in constant contact with U.S. counterparts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
The soaring price of eggs has emerged as a constant political talking point for both parties.
—Soo Youn, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
But the constant movement within the position should also motivate the Chiefs to keep the position on their radar at the draft, even if not atop the list.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Sheinbaum emphasized that her Cabinet, including key security and trade officials, remains in constant contact with U.S. counterparts.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
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While this is promising, grocery stores are taking a measured approach before lowering prices, waiting to see if wholesale declines hold steady rather than immediately adjusting retail prices.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Unlike non-porous stainless steel, which doesn’t provide exposure to oxygen, concrete enables slow and steady oxygenation.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Mar. 2025
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But a report released in February found that this plan may no longer be viable due to the rate of sea level rise and frequent droughts, which reporter Jon Hurdle covered for ICN earlier this month.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
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Self-portrait is a frequent genre for Brainard, too, but his are of a particular kind, less memento mori and more playful remembrances—Polaroids for his friends to place in their wallets.—
David S. Wallace,
The New Yorker,
19 Mar. 2025
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The key is to recognize that while retirement planning has evolved with technology, certain fundamental principles remain steadfast.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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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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In the Federal Reserve’s periodic Beige Book look at economic conditions, there were more than 50 mentions of either tariffs or trade policy concerns.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
6 Mar. 2025
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Yesterday’s defenses—periodic scans, manual oversight and static controls—crumble against adversaries wielding AI to exploit vulnerabilities at machine speed.—
Tim Eades,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Healey administration remains a staunch opponent of natural gas as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables, and as the feds aim to revive a pipeline project that could lower utility costs by $1 billion.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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This time, however, the shift from Ukraine toward Russia is being embraced by key political allies of Trump who have long claimed to be staunch conservatives.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
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Those fuel costs resulted in a 3 percent increase in total costs per ground package on a sequential basis, and kept the costs relatively stable on a year-over-year basis.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Mar. 2025
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Offensively, that means giving quarterback Caleb Williams a more stable pocket to throw from.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
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The pitcher has not made an appearance in a regular-season game since 2022 due to repeated injuries.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
10 Mar. 2025
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For decades, extreme weather events have been increasing in number and destructiveness, providing repeated reminders of the urgency of addressing climate change’s costs to our economy and financial system.—
John Kostyack,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.
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