steadiness

noun

Definition of steadinessnext
as in stability
the state of continuing without change the steadiness of the weather is something that every New Englander knows not to trust

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Recent Examples of steadiness As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 To do so, Bagent will have to show similar steadiness to what Keenum offered Monday while also showcasing his own strengths, which include good mobility and an obvious mastery of the offense. — Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026 With steadiness achieved, the ground stopped shifting under Nix’s feet. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2026 In many cases, a leader’s emotional steadiness, or lack thereof, becomes more influential than the challenge, change or uncertainty itself. — Nathan Mitchell, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards The steadiness at the index level reflects full sponsorship of equities by professional investors, who appear undaunted by the ubiquitous warnings of weak post-summer seasonal patterns. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2026 Michigan, after a year of turmoil after the firing of Sherrone Moore, hired Kyle Whittingham away from Utah, a head coach known for his consistency and steadiness. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026 The room that brings steadiness to UCLA’s defense is the linebackers. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 3 Sep. 2026 Joseph lauded Walsh’s steadiness in the face of mortal danger and noted that Walsh, after being shot twice in the torso and returning fire that killed the suspect, walked out of the house on his own power and called for his own ambulance. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
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  1. stability
  2. consistency
Noun
  • The warning signs, and state response In May, the North American Electric Reliability Corporation issued a Level 3 alert, its most serious, warning that sudden swings in data center demand threaten the stability of the grid.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The View From Midland Despite the year’s geopolitical turmoil, there’s a newfound sense of economic stability in Midland that, for the first time in the city’s history, doesn’t seem to depend on sustained high oil prices.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of stability
Noun
  • The firm hopes to improve consistency for all five restaurant locations.
    — Michelle Richardson, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Processing around a million or more disputes a year creates a burden on administrative tasks such as case management, assuring consistency in documentation, assuring applicants meet eligibility criteria and developing reimbursement plans.
    — Christine Cooper, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistency

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“Steadiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadiness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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