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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The developer bumped up its open space dedication at the site to 132 acres late last week.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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The marathon is often the culmination of years of mentorship and dedication.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DeSantis seems to have turned judicial appointments in Florida into his personal loyalty system.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Few skin-care brands have earned as much loyalty from editors and dermatologists as SkinCeuticals.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Honoring our commitments will be worth it.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Devoted fans will catch every clever nod, while newcomers can enjoy the romance, rivalry, and Regency ridiculousness without the multi-volume commitment.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The group reflects a place where boundaries, identities, and allegiances are always in flux.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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At times the phrase is used to support the notion of America as a Christian nation or as one that owes its allegiance specifically to the Christian God.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The point is devotion, community and the quiet joy of being part of something small but enduring.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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By creating high-fidelity hydrodynamic and chemical models, the team has cleared a major technical hurdle in determining how these defunct sites can be repurposed for Pumped Storage Hydropower (PSH).—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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First up, the Beats Studio Pro is 43% off, providing the high-fidelity soundtrack your life deserves.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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