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
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.
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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
The insider also pointed out William’s steadfastness as a royal.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
Be Steadfast and Immovable In a world of shifting market dynamics, steadfastness in mission and values can serve as a compass.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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
The insider also pointed out William’s steadfastness as a royal.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 12 Oct. 2025
Be Steadfast and Immovable In a world of shifting market dynamics, steadfastness in mission and values can serve as a compass.
—Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastness
Noun
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Their dedication did not just solve a cold case.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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This is not even considering the dedication of vast expanses of farmland to solar farms.—
Louise Schiavone,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Both chains have loyalty clubs and discounts, including half-off tickets on some days.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
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Plus, members can unlock perks like gas savings and loyalty rewards along the way.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
Noun
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Morales received the 2024 Ellis Island Medal of Honor for his lifetime commitment to public service and community impact.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner Timothée Chalamet was raised in Manhattan, making his Knicks fandom feel less like a Hollywood attachment and more like a hometown allegiance.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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With Mateen pledging allegiance to the Islamic State, the FBI got involved.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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The church service, part of the bishops’ spring assembly meeting in Orlando, Florida, draws from a mainstream, centuries-old Catholic devotion that focuses on Jesus’ sacrificial love for humanity.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
Noun
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The monitor also utilizes 99% sRGB color gamut, as well as HDR10 to help create vivid colors as well as striking contrast to provide the highest graphical fidelity possible.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2026
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The governors of Utah and Arkansas deemed it Fidelity Month, which emphasizes fidelity to faith, country and family — without comment on how those families might be comprised.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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