as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a steadfast supporter of women's rights
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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 steadfast
Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Their thirst-quenching power, however, remains steadfast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
From the outset, our firm has maintained that no one is above the law, especially those in positions of power, and that principle remains steadfast.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Adjective
Partner with the Jewish community, not only in mourning, but in steadfast determination to build a world where antisemitism is intolerable.
—Laurence Milstein, Sun Sentinel, 4 June 2025
Their thirst-quenching power, however, remains steadfast.
—Kate Bernot, Outside Online, 3 June 2025
Despite Aspinall winning the interim crown, UFC CEO Dana White remained steadfast in saying that Jones vs. Miocic was the fight to make.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 13 June 2025
From the outset, our firm has maintained that no one is above the law, especially those in positions of power, and that principle remains steadfast.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
Adjective
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The whole point of Casa Amor, theoretically, is to see whether these couples stay loyal to each other when separated into different villas and pursued by a whole new slate of bombshells.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
24 June 2025
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Fixers are loyal to systems, people and processes—even when they’re broken.—
Tinna Jackson,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
Noun
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Years of dedication, perseverance, and a relentless pursuit of creative growth are paying off for actor Ramón Rodríguez, whose hard work over the past two decades has paved the way for a breakthrough moment in his Hollywood journey.—
Veronica Villafañe,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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The exchange best exemplified the unwavering dedication Armani has for his job.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, who has also been a staunch Trump supporter in the past, expressed a similar sentiment to Strickland in an X post on Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s staunch ally, the U.S., stepped in to help shoot down Iranian missiles, while other global leaders have called to de-escalate tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
Noun
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There’s a smarter, more future-facing loyalty model: one that integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) signals directly into how customers are scored, segmented, and rewarded.—
Gabriele Buffo,
Fortune,
26 June 2025
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Moreover, a unified brand identity not only enables greater recognition but also helps build trust, gain loyalty, and, as a result, increase conversions.—
Roman Vrublivskyi,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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Trump has bristled at criticism from some of his MAGA faithful, including conservative pundit Tucker Carlson, who have suggested that further U.S. involvement would be a betrayal to supporters who were drawn to his promise to end U.S. involvement in expensive and endless wars.—
Aamer Madhani,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Netflix's The Sandman, an exquisite and largely faithful adaptation of Neil Gaiman's beloved graphic novel series, proved to be a hit for the streaming giant, racking up nearly 400 million viewing hours between its release on August 5 and September 18, 2022.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
Noun
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And the software vendor demonstrated a commitment to innovate.—
Steve Banker,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The partnership was formed through equal equity commitments from WMG and Bain Capital.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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Vance Boelter, the suspect in the attack, has been described as a devout Christian who has attended President Donald Trump’s campaign rallies, according to The Associated Press.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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Over the weekend, Elon Musk and others tried to paint the shooter as a violent leftist, but friends and former colleagues described Vance Boelter, who is charged in the killing, as a devout Christian and political conservative.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
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Police shot and killed Mateen, who had pledged allegiance to an Islamic State militant group.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Gray takes a rather more conventional approach here to the genre tropes in Lee Zachariah’s sturdy screenplay, but provides more than enough rapid-fire shootouts, impressive stunt choreography, shifting allegiances and moderately clever plot twists to keep things interesting.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
13 June 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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