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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That steadiness has allowed the Fed to focus on the inflation side of its mandate.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
And his steadiness in those shorter outings culminated in a strong postseason run that included four scoreless appearances in the World Series.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 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
Phillips floated along contentedly in Louie’s chatty bonhomie; Louie liked Phillips’s quiet steadiness, and thought him the kindest person he’d ever met.
From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand
