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 community branch of sustainability is equally visible in the number of on-island partnerships with local businesses and the dedication to sourcing as much as possible from nearby farms and purveyors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 May 2026
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In addition, Rancho Santa Fe residents Susan and Bill Hoehn received the Peggy Matthews Legacy Award at the event for their decades of service and dedication to the mission of The Salvation Army and many other organizations, the news release stated.—
Rancho Santa Fe Review,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
Noun
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This means that many of the brands on this list offer discounts, loyalty programs, and additional benefits.—
Jessica Bryant,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Since Kempinski is a member of the Global Hotel Alliance, loyalty program members can also earn or redeem points (known as Discovery Dollars).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Trump blasted Cassidy as voters went to polls Trump called out Cassidy again as Pelican State voters were flocking to the polls, further underscoring his commitment to dislodging GOP dissenters.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Freedom and commitment do not have to fight today.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Increasingly problematic for Musk, the looming fallout between OpenAI and Apple suggests their allegiance is not that deep.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
15 May 2026
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Vancouver Whitecaps teenager Rayan Elloumi, 18, will have the chance to build on his two caps since changing allegiance from Canada earlier this year.—
Jessica Hopkins,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Noun
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My grandmother stirred pots at dawn with instinct and devotion.—
Vikas Khanna,
Time,
13 May 2026
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But professional traction is evident, whether in the looming European tour or more purely via the devotion and blend of punters fronting up to lose themselves in Mercy Girl.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Noun
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If calibration is slow, manual, or inconsistent, the result is lower uptime, lower fidelity, and a less investable platform.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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But the operations were done with pretty reasonable fidelity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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