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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In India, Shilangi Mukherji, director and head of SVOD Business at Prime Video India, said audience loyalty has been driven by a combination of local originals, licensed programming and long-term investment in intellectual property.—
Lin Ying-Hsuan,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That sense of loyalty became a feedback loop.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
Noun
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This outcome reflects our commitment to protecting our community and ensuring that those who commit such heinous acts face severe consequences.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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The kingdom and its press and thus the world could see the war hero and his monarch inextricably bound by allegiance to Britain.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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In the case of Oz, a team of producers and AI specialists produced an entirely new version of the 1939 classic, tailoring it to the unique dimensions and fidelity of Sphere.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.—
Sadie Sartini Garner,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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