steady
adjective
firmly placed or fixed; stable in position or equilibrium.
steadiness
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a word derived from
steady.
Example Sentences
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Rubio's supporters, by contrast, emphasized experience and steadiness -- particularly on the world stage.
From Barron's ● Mar. 27, 2026
“The relative steadiness of Korea-Japan relations to date reflects how profoundly the geopolitical environment has changed,” Yeo said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
His supporters see that as a laudable steadiness.
From BBC ● Jan. 4, 2026
Even the brighter dishes — the lemony pasta, the zesty black bean salad — are about steadiness as much as sparkle: reliable, make-ahead, happy to wait for you.
From Salon ● Dec. 18, 2025
I was losing his steadiness, his comfort, his everyday joy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
