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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At the time, she was 46 and a single mom, and she thought switching careers would help provide economic stability for herself and her kids.

From MarketWatch

Bonds act as a ballast in many investors’ portfolios by providing stability, income and diversification that is supposed to offer some measure of protection when the stock market stumbles.

From MarketWatch

More economic policy stability, lower inflation and lower interest rates should help the economy gain some new momentum in the new year.

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