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
The video went viral because fans could not get enough of the pup’s patience and single-minded determination to claim the couch while the entire NFL draft celebration unfolded around it on April 24.
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Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Connor Movalli, in contrast, was far more single-minded.
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Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Yet his single-minded zeal is inseparable from his intolerance.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for single-minded
Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
Connor Movalli, in contrast, was far more single-minded.
—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
19 Apr. 2026
Yet his single-minded zeal is inseparable from his intolerance.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for single-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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As resolute as Tortorella remained afterward, the Hurricanes were confident the decision would turn out in their favor.
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If Socrates is the intellectual hero of the ancient world, and Jesus the spiritual hero, Odysseus—hardened, brutal, grief-struck, determined to reclaim his home—is the human hero, the whole man.
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Pilots will stop at nine pre-determined airports in between the start and finish line with stops in Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Wisconsin.
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Yet, Rob-Will walked out of rehab, and is intent on thwarting the ceremonial ranch handover to heir-apparent Joaquin.
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Gaetz was the chief agitator among a group of six far-right Republicans intent on keeping McCarthy from the gavel.
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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