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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of constant The pharaohs’ constant expansion of their temples to Amon resulted in the sandstone Luxor and Karnak complexes on the east bank of the Nile, which remain awesome even today. Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025 Bert, his best friend, drinking buddy and a constant presence in his life, does not really exist. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025 At this point, Beatlemania was officially gaining steam in America and cheering fans were a constant; the press nicknamed the hotel ‘Beatle Central,’ as fans milled about the grounds and wrote the band messages in the sand below their balconies. Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 18 Apr. 2025 And the increasing expectations of tech-savvy consumers demand constant innovation in user experience. Alexandre Gonthier, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for constant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • That’s a steady, and still declining, drop compared to previous years (49 in 2023, 51 in 2022, and 61 in 2021).
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Cottage cheese Cottage cheese is an excellent source of casein, a slow-release protein that provides the body with a steady supply of amino acids throughout the night.
    Veronica Cristino, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Packer congratulated Miller before launching into a conversation about building relationships with frequent collaborators and identifying target audiences.
    Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Aside from seller reviews and rating, frequent DHGate shoppers suggest looking for this badge.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • While industries evolve and AI transforms work, a company’s commitment to its weekly all-hands meeting or quarterly offsite can remain steadfast.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Trump’s comments echo those made by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who on Sunday said the administration will remain steadfast in its plans for reciprocal tariffs on major U.S. trading partners, even in the face of the global stock market sell-off.
    Tanaya Macheel, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Presuming any group to be unchanging stood in the way of understanding evolutionary changes.
    John P. Jackson, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
  • These unchanging elements can serve as anchors during turbulent times.
    Susanne Biro, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Then came sriracha sauce, which first emerged in Thailand during the 1930s and is now so popular here that periodic shortages of the sauce cause panic buying.
    Laurie Ochoa, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
  • The theme of a late night escape from the city is the periodic imprint’s entry into choice cuts here from artists including Kenny Burrell, Yusef Lateef and Gene Ammonsd.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The billionaire Ackman, a staunch Trump supporter, put the market's fears about the fate of the global economy in the starkest terms possible.
    Ben Berkowitz, Axios, 6 Apr. 2025
  • What To Know Tuberville, a staunch Trump supporter, joined guest host Jackie DeAngelis on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the recent Senate GOP budget, which passed 51-48 on Saturday, with Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine voting against the bill.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The unpredictability makes the U.S. seem less stable, less reliable, and a less safe place for their money, experts say.
    CBS News, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Unlike stable volume, which is enabled on a video-to-video basis, YouTube Music's consistent volume is toggled globally.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In 2023, a study using a combination of computer simulations and laboratory tests showed how repeated deposition 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
  • Severe and repeated cases of scale can cause branches to die and reduce a tree’s overall vigor.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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