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

Example Sentences

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He said the contracts would provide long-term stability while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality and patient outcomes.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

"By combining theory with our experimental ability to precisely control surface terminations, we open a new path toward MXenes with improved stability and tailored functional properties," concludes Ghorbani-Asl.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

“Job stability has become the defining feature of today’s workforce,” they wrote.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“This public-private partnership brings stability to maritime trade at a critical moment,” Travelers CEO Alan Schnitzer said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

“I wanted her to have stability, thought she should consider pre-med.”

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

stability

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