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
Other companies have also not been so steadfast in their DEI commitment.
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Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Claims by the Russian president that his country is ready for peace negotiations appear, to many observers of its three-year war, highly suspect given Russia’s ongoing attacks on its neighbor and its steadfast refusal to date to agree to any temporary truce.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Bassett joins the cast as Evelyn Mitchell, the steadfast current president who entrusts Mullen with his assignment.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 25 Feb. 2025
Claims by the Russian president that his country is ready for peace negotiations appear, to many observers of its three-year war, highly suspect given Russia’s ongoing attacks on its neighbor and its steadfast refusal to date to agree to any temporary truce.
—Lena Surzhko Harned, The Conversation, 19 Feb. 2025
Bassett joins the cast as Evelyn Mitchell, the steadfast current president who entrusts Mullen with his assignment.
—Raven Brunner, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
As Shared Economy Services continues to attract extraordinary talent & experience and increases its momentum, Bobby retains his passion and remains steadfast in his vision.
—Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
Adjective
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His comments came during an hourlong interview with conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, a loyal supporter of President Trump, in the governor’s new podcast.—
Kevinisha Walker,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2025
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Retribution killings between Sunnis and Alawites The revenge killings that started Friday by Sunni Muslim gunmen loyal to the government against members of Assad’s minority Alawite sect are a major blow to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the faction that led the overthrow of the former government.—
Sarah El Deeb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Healey administration remains a staunch opponent of natural gas as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables, and as the feds aim to revive a pipeline project that could lower utility costs by $1 billion.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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This time, however, the shift from Ukraine toward Russia is being embraced by key political allies of Trump who have long claimed to be staunch conservatives.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the Rangers faithful boisterously disagreeing with the no-call, Greenway quickly sank a 3-popinter at the other end.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Braves faithful were left holding their breath as everybody awaited an update.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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The filmmaker-actor will portray a fearless inspector characterized as a devout follower of the Hindu God Ayyappa with zero tolerance for corruption.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Feb. 2025
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The pontiff is resting, the Vatican's press office said publicly on Wednesday morning, in one of its twice-daily updates that have drawn the close attention of devout Catholics worldwide.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The couple dedicated part of its exhibition space to Belgium artists.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Additionally, The Flour Girl Bakery supports several community and charitable initiatives, according to a release, and has a dedicated fundraising program.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inaugural shows alone are devoted to the arts of Africa, the work of Renoir, geometric abstraction, and British artist Isaac Julien’s nine-screen video-installation tribute to Bo Bardi.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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More devoted players will want to stay at The Lodge, given its proximity to the course and performance center.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dior Forever Skin Perfect Foundation Stick, $52 Ahead, find the nine medium-coverage foundations that have a permanent place in makeup artists’ kits (and in Allure editors’ hearts) and prepare to put your best face forward.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Quaid does his best, but the blankness of his character’s canvas is overwhelming.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 20 Mar. 2025.
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