as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a steadfast supporter of women's rights
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Recent Examples of steadfast
Partner with the Jewish community, not only in mourning, but in steadfast determination to build a world where antisemitism is intolerable.
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Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Their thirst-quenching power, however, remains steadfast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
From the outset, our firm has maintained that no one is above the law, especially those in positions of power, and that principle remains steadfast.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Their thirst-quenching power, however, remains steadfast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
From the outset, our firm has maintained that no one is above the law, especially those in positions of power, and that principle remains steadfast.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
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The whole point of Casa Amor, theoretically, is to see whether these couples stay loyal to each other when separated into different villas and pursued by a whole new slate of bombshells.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Fixers are loyal to systems, people and processes—even when they’re broken.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, who has also been a staunch Trump supporter in the past, expressed a similar sentiment to Strickland in an X post on Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s staunch ally, the U.S., stepped in to help shoot down Iranian missiles, while other global leaders have called to de-escalate tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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Trump has bristled at criticism from some of his MAGA faithful, including conservative pundit Tucker Carlson, who have suggested that further U.S. involvement would be a betrayal to supporters who were drawn to his promise to end U.S. involvement in expensive and endless wars.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Netflix's The Sandman, an exquisite and largely faithful adaptation of Neil Gaiman's beloved graphic novel series, proved to be a hit for the streaming giant, racking up nearly 400 million viewing hours between its release on August 5 and September 18, 2022.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Vance Boelter, the suspect in the attack, has been described as a devout Christian who has attended President Donald Trump’s campaign rallies, according to The Associated Press.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Elon Musk and others tried to paint the shooter as a violent leftist, but friends and former colleagues described Vance Boelter, who is charged in the killing, as a devout Christian and political conservative.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Natural Rugs Not all natural fibers belong in nature, and that is especially true of popular rug materials like jute and sisal.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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But while the South gets most of the spotlight, the true magic lies further away.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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While Brazilian bank CEOs focused their main panel on AI and sustainability, blockchain commanded dedicated sessions.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Some experts particularly recommend scheduling time for dedicated focus, and breaks, into your calendar each day.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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By making loyalty purely transactional, Carnival risks turning its most devoted customers into brand-agnostic comparison shoppers.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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In the past, the devoted league of Swift supporters known as Swifites have banded together to criticize the singer’s high-profile exes and in recent years, rallied against Ticketmaster over allegations of fraud, price-fixing and antitrust violations.—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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By constantly rethinking how the world functions and how best to protect the natural environment, Lombard Odier IM has positioned itself as a guide for achieving long-term, sustainable growth.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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Within that world, the film will follow other characters, including a younger player struggling to juggle soccer and her day job, and Shirley’s rival, the daughter of a famous player trying her best to reconcile her feelings for a teammate.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
24 June 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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