STABILITY Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

stability

noun

stə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of stability

as in reliability

the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged the bridge was designed with such great stability that it supposedly will not collapse even under the harshest weather conditions

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as in consistency

the state of continuing without change the stability of the regime is in jeopardy

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Recent Examples of stability But because of the financial stability provided by Orladeyo’s success, the company is able to take a more flexible approach when looking for potential fits. — Brad Quick, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 That means the policy helps build careers and businesses and allows additional financial stability and flexibility, helping graduates start families and contribute to our state. — Derek Slap, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026 Pernod pointed to its scotch portfolio as a source of stability, with brands like Ballantine’s showing some growth and Chivas Regal maintaining its sales. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Despite recent moves toward democracy and the rule of law in Syria, unity and stability are still a ways off. — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability

Noun

Rare earth processing technologies must compete on throughput, operating costs, purity, and reliability.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Freight rates have continued their ascent amid the ongoing delays and schedule reliability concerns compounding other factors like the war in Iran, which has kept fuel costs elevated.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of reliability

Noun

It is often built around recognition, consistency, reputation, and the relationship between producers and consumers.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
After a 7-9-1 record under Brian Schottenheimer kept the Cowboys out of the playoffs for a second consecutive season, the franchise begins 2026 desperately seeking consistency.

— NBC Sports, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

The show is leaning into its strengths, dialing up the madcap comedy and overlapping dialogue while keeping the story lines rooted in recognizable rites of passage for young people.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Divya brings an incredible depth and emotional strength to the ensemble, and the combination of these three actors makes the world of the film particularly special.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

Wentz’s steadiness gives him an advantage, while McCarthy’s development upside is also a factor.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Joseph lauded Walsh’s steadiness in the face of mortal danger and noted that Walsh, after being shot twice in the torso and returning fire that killed the suspect, walked out of the house on his own power and called for his own ambulance.

— Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026