steadfastness

noun

Definition of steadfastnessnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastness
  1. dedication
  2. loyalty
  3. commitment
  4. allegiance
  5. devotion
  6. fidelity
Noun
  • Nolan foregrounds the nobility that guides the character (his guilt, his dedication to his men, his yearning for his family) and neglects his wily cunning and egotism.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • Passion, determination and dedication to the club and his cause are non-negotiables.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • Torrid's Chief Commercial Officer, Ashlee Wheeler, highlights the casting call's success in both acquiring new customers and fostering community, emphasizing that genuine representation drives loyalty and commercial growth.
    — Virgie Tovar, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
  • Queenstown hails from creator, writer and executive producer Chloe Stearns, In the series, beneath the glamour of Queenstown’s luxury ski scene, a privileged family and the people who work for them collide over power, loyalty and desire.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 July 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Name the conflict plainly, offer realistic timing, and protect the commitment that matters most today.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026
  • The certification recognizes Community Hospital’s commitment to delivering advanced, life-saving care for patients experiencing the most severe and complex types of stroke, according to its website.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Skubal was torn between his allegiance to his country and his commitment to his Tigers team.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Because this Odysseus can never really lose our allegiance and interest.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 21 July 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • But Cricket resists this vision, preferring a more solitary idea of artistic devotion, and the story’s sympathies lean in his direction.
    — Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 22 July 2026
  • But The Odyssey is the first time his devotion to the literal Real has been wielded so effectively.
    — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Woojer’s Vest 4 is charged by high-fidelity haptics to make every beat pulse through your body.
    — Sofia Goldstein, SPIN, 17 July 2026
  • Belvedere curator Stephanie Auer collaborated to ensure artistic fidelity.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of fidelity

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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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