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
Noun
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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.
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.
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.
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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.
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Many with mixed backgrounds switched allegiances when turning senior, following their heart – or their ambition.
Noun
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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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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.
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The fidelity to the band’s history makes the music feel stagnant.
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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