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.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge.
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
Cabbage’s steadfastness is a boon indeed.
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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.
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Hermione Hoby,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
The prize for this steadfastness is playing the next Super Bowl halftime show.
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Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
2 Dec. 2025
The insider also pointed out William’s steadfastness as a royal.
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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.
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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
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The party highlighted his lifelong dedication to the independence movement and his role in promoting national unity, dialogue, peace and political stability throughout his public career.
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The spectators, meanwhile, were a perfect mix of first-timers and lifers, with both groups taking their dedication to the theme very, very seriously.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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The Data Problem Behind The Funding Problem Most transportation professionals understand the cost curve; the hurdle is a lack of high-fidelity data to act on it.
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Windows 11 adds support for Bluetooth LE Audio, which improves battery life and music fidelity.
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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