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Recent Examples of steadfastly
Ballmer steadfastly denies arranging the deal between Aspiration and Leonard, who by all accounts performed no duties for Aspiration.
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Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Powell played a critical role at a vulnerable time for America’s central bank, steadfastly protecting its independence, enforcing accountability,brushing aside insults and continuing to work with the administration to avert crisis.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Moreover, though, Stammen will steadfastly make sure his players are rested.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Oversight Committee has been steadfastly working on this, also with survivors who chose to come forward to bring more information.
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
An alliance of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia had initiated a de facto blockade claiming that Qatar was funding terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State — an allegation the country steadfastly denied.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Elephants are among the planet’s most majestic creatures, gentle giants who walk steadfastly through the savannas, forests and deserts of Africa and Asia.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Madrid, meanwhile, are steadfastly backing the allegations made by Vinicius Jr, who has faced an obscene amount of racial abuse during his eight-year career at the Bernabeu.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Ellerup, who divorced Heuermann after his arrest in 2023, steadfastly defended her ex-husband’s innocence during those earlier episodes.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
But Powell played a critical role at a vulnerable time for America’s central bank, steadfastly protecting its independence, enforcing accountability,brushing aside insults and continuing to work with the administration to avert crisis.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026
Moreover, though, Stammen will steadfastly make sure his players are rested.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
The Oversight Committee has been steadfastly working on this, also with survivors who chose to come forward to bring more information.
—NBC news, 12 Apr. 2026
An alliance of Arab states led by Saudi Arabia had initiated a de facto blockade claiming that Qatar was funding terrorist organizations like Al Qaeda and the Islamic State — an allegation the country steadfastly denied.
—Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Elephants are among the planet’s most majestic creatures, gentle giants who walk steadfastly through the savannas, forests and deserts of Africa and Asia.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 Apr. 2026
Madrid, meanwhile, are steadfastly backing the allegations made by Vinicius Jr, who has faced an obscene amount of racial abuse during his eight-year career at the Bernabeu.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastly
Adverb
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This article is being continuously updated.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Apr. 2026
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The customers are using it continuously.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Unruly passenger reports hit an all-time high of 5,973 in 2021, according to FAA data, and have steadily declined since, falling to 1,621 last year.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
3 May 2026
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Following his departure, Thomas steadily built a diverse body of work across television and stage.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
3 May 2026
Adverb
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This leadership follows a congressional report showing foreign adversaries are actively influencing American academia — shining a spotlight on Indiana and Purdue University, in particular, as both a model for reform and a case study in risk.—
Joe Gebbia Sr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Researchers from the University of Bristol in England and the University at Buffalo in New York found that people actively trying to suppress food cravings were more likely to spend time watching indulgent food content online — yet ended up eating less of it afterward.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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While the pita bakes, in a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine ¾ cup unsalted butter and ¾ cup (packed) brown sugar and cook until the sugar melts and bubbles vigorously.—
Ham El-Waylly,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Tribune Editorial Board vigorously opposed it, going to its fallback position that the state must first cut spending.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Philosophers, in general, are used to disagreeing vehemently in the classroom and then gathering over a beer.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tech lobbyists argue otherwise, and vehemently.—
Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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And sure enough, the book offers an unremittingly bleak narrative.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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This was Sunderland’s big day and, unlike the unremittingly bleak goodbye to this level in 2016-17, there is early cause to believe a very different club can enjoy very different fortunes back in the Premier League.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Kimmel's come in for criticism in recent months because his show is so unrelentingly unfunny, extreme, and tough to watch.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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What does matter is turning fear to strength by focusing on holding his school and his community together, Batres told CNN — and that is unrelentingly hard.—
Sara Sidner,
CNN Money,
21 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Blanche has reportedly been involved in overseeing the Schiff investigation and butted heads with former Justice official Ed Martin, who had zealously investigated Schiff before being removed.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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Its founder, Ayatollah Khomeini, established a religious dictatorship that subjugates the Iranian people under sharia law, while zealously exporting its dogma by force.—
Elan Journo,
Oc Register,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Steadfastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastly. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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