STEADILY Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

steadily

adverb

Definition of steadily

as in continuously

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as in surely

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Recent Examples of steadily Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano. — Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 The heavy sea had not yet reached us, and the little motor drove the boat steadily forward toward the landing. — Gerald R. Hunter, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 Press freedoms in Turkey have steadily eroded during the more than two decades that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been in power and a majority of media outlets are either under government control or aligned with it. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026 Ann Mannix rose steadily through the ranks, from lieutenant in 2003 to commander in 2015 and to deputy chief in 2018. — Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2026 The first Chinese singer to appear on IFPI’s annual Global Digital Singles Chart, and the recipient of numerous accolades including Billboard’s Women in Music Global Force Award, Tia has steadily strengthened her international presence. — Billboard China, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 The company has poured billions into talent and infrastructure and has been steadily expanding its AI lineup, including with image model Muse Image and a heavy focus on bringing useful AI agents to the masses through Muse. — Robert Hart, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2026 After steadily rising for decades, America’s obesity rate is finally declining. — Dr. Bowman Heiden, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026 After steadily growing his onscreen career in recent years, Rohan Campbell is ready to step behind the camera. — Glenn Garner, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadily

Adverb

Subjected to extreme cold, the sample was hit with a neutron beam and pulled apart continuously.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Potts continuously communicates with college and professional strength coaches to stay on the cutting-edge of the industry.

— PJ Green October 14, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuously

Adverb

Tyson, a student of boxing history, surely would have appreciated a deeper discussion of the role of the Black heavyweight champion in culture.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Unbearably painful and enraging for the one, surely pretty darn awkward for the other.

— Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of surely

Adverb

Nordic drama is still often associated internationally with crime, darker tones and a certain visual restraint.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Colbert also asked Gerwig about the role of faith in her filmmaking, a fitting topic for a discussion about Lewis’ work, which often explored theological issues.

— Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of often

Adverb

Adding custom matchbooks, Lange wrote, puts a home solidly in restaurant territory.

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2026
Sand stands as a stark contrast to other Democrats running in solidly blue states, such as Michigan Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed, who have embraced talking points from the Democratic Socialists of America.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of solidly

Adverb

The actor and his wife, singer Dua Lipa, are frequently spotted walking their actual dog, a Labrador-Rottweiler named Golo.

— Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
The conference room was frequently used for sensitive discussions about OpenAI’s proprietary research, product development, business relationships, and strategic decisions, prosecutors said.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of frequently

Adverb

Newsom, by contrast, may need to begin campaigning intensively after leaving office rather than wait for Harris’s decision.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
The pork producers group has also intensively lobbied for legislation called the Save Our Bacon Act, which would overturn the state laws.

— Kenny Torrella, Vox, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of intensively

Adverb

Musk has repeatedly treated the sports car as a lower priority than Tesla’s other projects, while also blaming supply chain shortages for earlier delays.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
Trump repeatedly leaned on Thune to kill the filibuster in order to pass it, and other senators wanted Thune to try to force Democrats to pull off a talking filibuster to block the bill.

— semafor.com, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026

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