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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Despite living in hiding, Machado was resolute about Venezuela’s future.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Now, Alesta is determined to destroy the beast that took her friend from her by traveling to Hell.—
Brittany Johnson,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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Hezbollah remains determined to maintain control over Lebanon and suppress other communities.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Defense Minister Theo Francken told public broadcaster RTBF that Tuesday’s incident appeared to be carried out by professionals intent on destabilizing the country.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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Unless this is another ploy by women who are intent on destroying each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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