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 For example, whether a mortgage is financially sound depends on factors including the home price, loan terms, and the borrower's income stability and financial reserves. — Stephanie Dhue, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Stablepharma could help change that by building stability into vaccines themselves. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Together, these moves have created an unpredictable funding atmosphere for research, which often takes years and needs stability. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026 The supports from this machine, as well as those from the Form 4, are heavier-handed and help control the parts and prevent warping, thereby preserving dimensional stability. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for stability

Noun

The data being pulled from an optional survey can create limits in the overall reliability of the data.

— William Jones, Miami Herald, 12 Oct. 2026
Operational reliability, targeting accuracy, command-and-control arrangements, survivability, and integration with existing military systems will all influence its eventual strategic value.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of reliability

Noun

Some movements feel unnatural, facial expressions are exaggerated, and small details occasionally fall into the uncanny valley or break rules of logical consistency.

— Britta Miller, The Washington Examiner, 14 Oct. 2026
In other cases, people don’t like their texture or consistency.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of consistency

Noun

Battle-tested Like their patron Iran, the Houthis have deployed asymmetric warfare for the 21st century by capitalizing on their strengths — primarily drones and missiles.

— NBC news, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026
Treatments for acne range from over-the-counter creams and lotions to prescription-strength medications.

— Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of strength

Noun

As impressive as that steadiness is, though, there’s a workmanlike quality to the songwriting, a lack of risk or provocation.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026
To do so, Bagent will have to show similar steadiness to what Keenum offered Monday while also showcasing his own strengths, which include good mobility and an obvious mastery of the offense.

— Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026