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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 Bush was in constant contact with Mikhail Gorbachev to stage-manage the structured collapse of the Soviet empire. Philip Elliott, Time, 27 Apr. 2026 There is so much more to life than the constant focus on this one individual. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026 While new media have become part of journalists’ everyday workflow, the constant evolution of digital platforms poses ongoing challenges in adapting to new tools and managing the pressures of constant connectivity. Kirstin Pellizzaro, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026 On top of that, aoudad compete directly with native sheep for forage, putting constant pressure on a native population that is already struggling to hold its numbers. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for constant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for constant
Adjective
  • Then last June, the Nuggets snatched Wallace back from Minnesota, hiring him as their new co-general manager alongside his friend Ben Tenzer — another longtime Connelly disciple who’d been a steady hand behind the scenes in Denver’s front office since 2013.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
  • That drives pocket-protector wearing water engineers a little crazy, because steady outcomes are what these men and women live for.
    Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The film also reckons with the explosion of artificial intelligence and the technology's impact on journalism, which has become a frequent topic of conversation for Tucci and wife Felicity, the actor recently told USA TODAY.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 May 2026
  • Its most frequent use comes in local, nonpartisan races for offices such as school board or city council.
    Nicholas Riccardi, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • But certainly nothing may have damaged their trust more than the steadfast assertions that the COVID vaccines were able to stop infection and transmission.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Their families both have expressed steadfast support of Broadnax's execution.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The images are a clear demonstration of how Mars is far more geologically alive than our almost unchanging moon.
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Humanoid robot promises level 4 autonomy Most of the humanoid robots are great at repeating the same task in a perfect, unchanging environment, but often struggle when things get messy.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The Department of Homeland Security hasn’t published any national terrorism advisory bulletins, periodic updates to alert the public to the current threat level, since September.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Limited research exists on the health effects of periodic use.
    Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • In most cases, the first few episodes of a series stream for free, and a viewer pays for the rest; profit is further maximized through a staunch commitment to efficiency, often at the expense of labor standards.
    Chang Che, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Arbeloa was one of Jose Mourinho’s staunchest defenders during the Portuguese manager’s divisive time in charge from 2010-2013 — when Mourinho fell out with then-captain and Spain icon Iker Casillas.
    Guillermo Rai, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The survivor is in stable condition.
    Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 27 Apr. 2026
  • He was placed on detox monitoring, which was later discontinued after his condition appeared stable.
    Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Ben Clemens at FanGraphs measured the change, relative to the 2025 regular season, and found that the zone has shrunk at the top of the zone and on the edges of the plate.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Despite his pectoral injury, Kancey battled back last season to play in the regular-season finale at Carolina.
    Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026

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“Constant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constant. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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