stability

[stuh-bil-i-tee] / stəˈbɪl ɪ ti /

NOUN

resistance of some degree

Synonyms

STRONGEST

balance cohesion establishment security strength support

STRONG

adherence aplomb assurance backbone constancy dependability determination durability endurance firmness immobility immovability maturity permanence perseverance resoluteness solidity solidness soundness stableness steadfastness steadiness substantiality toughness

Antonyms

STRONG

doubt instability spinelessness uncertainty weakness

WEAK

insecurity unsteadiness variability wavering

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It maintained the prevailing rate of appreciation of the Singapore dollar nominal effective exchange rate policy band, aiming to underpin medium-term price stability.

From The Wall Street Journal

Political stability and strong rule of law gave overseas investors—such as Japanese life insurers and European pensions—extra reason to snap up U.S. assets.

From The Wall Street Journal

The trade deal, along with a defense and security pact announced the same day, is an attempt to restore a measure of stability in an uncertain world.

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For some, homeownership now represents financial strain more than financial stability.

From MarketWatch

When income, career stability and a large portion of net worth are tied to a single company, even a modest downturn can have an outsize impact on financial goals.

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