STEADFASTNESS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

steadfastness

noun

Definition of steadfastness

as in dedication

adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty his refusal to be swayed on this issue is more the result of stubbornness than principled steadfastness

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Recent Examples of steadfastness His steadfastness seemed to reflect a recognition that God’s purpose and foundation had never truly been broken down. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Diplomatic steadfastness helped us in the face of international pressure. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026 There’s something classically anarchic about Kate Moss, but her delicate Americana anchor signals stability and steadfastness—that, or an unquenchable yearning for the sea. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026 December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Cabbage’s steadfastness is a boon indeed. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026 Wallace, by implication, was concerned with patience, steadfastness, and tranquillity precisely because these virtues often eluded him in life. — Hermione Hoby, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 The prize for this steadfastness is playing the next Super Bowl halftime show. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Dec. 2025

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Noun

Frederick Douglass tells his life story in this work, from the years he was enslaved in the pre-Civil War South to his escape, his freedom, his work, and his dedication to the abolitionist movement.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
The book examines how dedication to good governance rather than personal agenda has resulted in cooperation across party lines.

— Monitor reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dedication

Noun

All of which can help retain customer loyalty long after the holiday shopping season ends.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
Notable Mounds of garbage, potholed roads and sewage spills have pushed some voters to abandon their loyalty to the ANC, writes journalist Evaton West for AFP.

— Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of loyalty

Noun

Rezaei, who is an adviser to Iran’s supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamanei, said Iran will not yield to US pressure, adding the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until Washington meets its commitments.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Despite being widely seen as a potential challenger to Infantino, the 58-year-old Ceferin expressed his commitment to UEFA.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of commitment

Noun

The Argentine soccer star had not played at Subaru Park since 2023, and for many fans, the chance to see one of the sport's biggest names in person was worth temporarily setting aside their allegiance to the Philadelphia Union.

— Eva Andersen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Investigators uncovered audio files of Bowie pledging her allegiance to ISIS, which the FBI identified from a reference to the current leader of the terrorist group.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegiance

Noun

This is one of the BEST ways to recreate the communal devotion that the Premier League inspires.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
His devotion changed when his father, Henry, introduced him to parlay cards – the pencil and paper betting sheets where picking multiple winners meant a nice little payout.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of devotion

Noun

Would the fidelity of those demos be good enough to green-light an actual human moon landing on the Artemis IV mission?

— Leonard David, Space.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The monitor also has HP Eye Ease, which keeps your eyes from straining while not compromising on visual fidelity.

— George Yang, PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2026

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