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How is the wordconstant distinct from other similar adjectives?

Some common synonyms ofconstant arefaithful,loyal,resolute,staunch, andsteadfast. 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 mightfaithful be a better fit thanconstant?

In some situations, the wordsfaithful andconstant 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 wouldloyal be a good substitute forconstant?

Although the wordsloyal andconstant have much in common,loyal implies a firm resistance to any temptation to desert or betray.

remainedloyal to the czar

When is it sensible to useresolute instead ofconstant?

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

aresolute ally

In what contexts canstaunch take the place ofconstant?

The synonymsstaunch andconstant are sometimes interchangeable, butstaunch suggests fortitude and resolution in adherence and imperviousness to influences that would weaken it.

astaunch defender of free speech

When cansteadfast be used instead ofconstant?

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

steadfast in their support

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples ofconstantTheconstantparade of vacation photos, home renovations, and designer purchases creates a keeping-up-with-the-Joneses effect on steroids.Kimberly Wilson,Essence, 1 May 2025Experts also warn that aconstant, shining light, like a porch light, does not necessarily deter burglars.Stephanie Osmanski,Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025Azure was a standout performer here with revenue growth accelerating to 33%, or 35% on aconstantcurrency basis.Jeff Marks,CNBC, 1 May 2025Once the ball moved into more central areas, Lindsey Heaps homed in on it like a heat-seeking missile, puttingconstantpressure on Kim Little, forcing the Scot back in a way that rarely happens in WSL matches.Art De Roché,New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025See All Example Sentences forconstant
Recent Examples of Synonyms forconstant
  1. steady
  2. frequent
  3. steadfast
  4. unchanging
  5. periodic
  6. staunch
  7. stable
  8. repeated
Adjective
  • On the campaign trail, the incumbent government has presented itself as asteadypair of hands as the initial hit to stocks broadened into fears of an impending global recession.
    Hilary Whiteman and Angus Watson,CNN Money, 3 May 2025
  • And averages of those surveys show a prettysteadydrop-off that seems to have accelerated declines in how the public feels about inflation, taxes, and even immigration.
    Christian Paz,Vox, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • These areas could be faced with flash flooding andfrequentlightning due to stronger, slow-moving thunderstorms with torrential rain.
    Daniel Peck,ABC News, 4 May 2025
  • For our other go-to lawn care tools and gadgets that made it into ourfrequentrotation, keep reading.
    Alicia Geigel,Southern Living, 3 May 2025
Adjective
  • While Broadcom’s financial success since acquiring VMware suggests that its business plan will remainsteadfast, sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users risks further harming its reputation with current and former customers.
    Scharon Harding – May 7,ArsTechnica, 7 May 2025
  • Their team walks clients through every step, offering open communication, empathy, andsteadfastsupport throughout the process.
    Ascend Agency,Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2025
Adjective
  • My mum’s adoration of her sister wasunchangingin spite of the constant changes in Hilda’s impossibly glamorous life.
    Geoff Dyer,Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Typically, scientists think of cratons asunchanging, nigh on eternal.
    Meghan Bartels,Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • That said,periodicservicing of Flocean’s desalination modules can be done using the same equipment and techniques as for subsea oil and gas equipment.
    Erik Kobayashi-Solomon,Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
  • Breaching these areas and killing bots will triggerperiodicairdrops of more AI enemies, in increasing frequency and threat levels.
    Christopher Cruz,Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Initially introduced in the 1980s in service of building a superior urban running shoe, the color continues to embody New Balance’sstaunchdedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field.
    Robyn Mowatt,Essence, 3 May 2025
  • Rubio has largely eschewed hisstaunchadvocacy of providing foreign aid and promoting democracy overseas since taking over the State Department, repeating a refrain that every policy or program should make America safer, stronger or more prosperous.
    Matthew Lee,Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2025
Adjective
  • Deployments to the region are a demonstration of Australia's resolve to support an open,stableand prosperous Indo-Pacific.
    Tom Rogers,MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Apr. 2025
  • This channels air from the front to underneath, then over the hood and windscreen to keep itstable.
    Matthew MacConnell,Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Abrego Garcia left his home in El Salvador in 2011 at the age of sixteen after a local gang extorted his family's business, threatened to rape and kill his sisters, and maderepeatedthreats on his life, according to immigration court filings.
    Peter Charalambous,ABC News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • In 2023, a study using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory tests showed howrepeateddeposition of magnesium and calcium layers followed by dissolution of parts of the crystal, removing so the surplus calcium, can create stable dolomite near ambient conditions.
    David Bressan,Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Constant.”Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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