as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
every successful reform movement has been spearheaded by a single-minded activist who refused to accept defeat
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Recent Examples of single-minded
In the end, Ray does choose love, sacrificing himself and abandoning his single-minded pursuit of justice so that his friend can live.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Admirable to be so single-minded.
—Rosanna Warren, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
The more the movie goes on, the more Alma seems a monster of single-minded drive.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
These scenes are some of the strongest, as Pellerin impressively modulates Matthew’s turn from endearingly cringey to terrifyingly single-minded.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2025
Admirable to be so single-minded.
—Rosanna Warren, The Atlantic, 7 Sep. 2025
The more the movie goes on, the more Alma seems a monster of single-minded drive.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Aug. 2025
These scenes are some of the strongest, as Pellerin impressively modulates Matthew’s turn from endearingly cringey to terrifyingly single-minded.
—Eric Torres, Pitchfork, 27 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded
Adjective
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Any credible evidence of sabotage or arson will be met with a swift and resolute response.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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Such welcome candidness to questions of spirituality is enough to move even a resolute non-believer like me.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Continuing with immunotherapy, Shahi remains determined to maintain her health since managing the numerous side effects from her treatments and medications comes with its challenges.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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And soon, a determined and motley crew sets out to test Vahid’s hunch.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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However, Amir was intent on blazing his own path and not relying on his father’s name and connections.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
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Overall, though, except for a few ringers, the people around us, while quite intent, were very polite.—
Greg Palkot,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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