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
Be Steadfast and Immovable In a world of shifting market dynamics, steadfastness in mission and values can serve as a compass.
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Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Bhakti Mirchandani, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastness
Noun
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Miller’s dedication and commitment to Louisville took off from that second whirlwind visit 15 years ago.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
29 Aug. 2025
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This dedication can be seen in the firm’s approach, offering free and confidential consultations so each potential client can experience a personalized level of care.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
29 Aug. 2025
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Unwavering loyalty Schrandt told ABC News that any deportations to Afghanistan are an unacceptable outcome.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Papers paired with flower or pre-rolls can drive incremental sales and encourage brand loyalty.—
Sara Payan,
Rolling Stone,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But this long-term commitment is a big move from both parties.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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In 2018, the Heat captured the NBA’s inaugural Inclusion Leadership Award for the franchise’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Venezuela's top brass pledged allegiance to Maduro, but there is likely to be burgeoning concern in the military ranks about the impact of Western sanctions and embargos, weapons pipelines and maintenance issues, Solar said.—
Ellie Cook
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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While there’s no love triangle, The Long Walk treats its allegiances and enmities with a grandeur that rivals any romance, especially the connection between its hero, Ray Garraty (Cooper Hoffman), and his friend Peter McVries (David Jonsson).—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Through countless binges and marathons, the NBC sitcom has built up a fan devotion that borders on religious.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
3 Sep. 2025
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For the occasion, de Caunes revives one of his popular characters, a diehard redneck rock ’n’ roll fan whose taste for tall tales is matched only by his genuine devotion to music.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
2 Sep. 2025
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My own experience has taught me that fidelity, forgiveness, and faithfulness within families yield deep, enduring peace.—
Russell M. Nelson,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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To write one’s way out of the incapacitating dependence of daughterhood into autonomy means shedding the unquestioning fidelity of a child.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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