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
Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 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
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Adjective
Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.
—Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
Adjective
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The deputy’s body camera footage shows the loyal dog leading her straight to the spot where his owner’s mother had fallen.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stacey’s dogged dedication to existing in her truth is clearly going to grate further and further on the women as the season proceeds.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Palestinians continue their dedication to education in this harsh war.—
Ikram Talaat Ahmed,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Related Stories Borgonzoni, who is a member of Italy’s right-wing government and oversees the country’s cinema department, is a staunch local industry advocate.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
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The speculations are rife with staunch reason justifying why Tesla could embrace this big shift this month.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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However, frequent flyers may be able to obtain a free or discounted membership through their credit card or airline loyalty program.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the process, the land is torn apart by fierce rivals, shifting loyalties and bloody betrayals.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Look away now, Philly faithful.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
10 Oct. 2025
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Where did those formerly faithful go?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That would dwarf commitments from the European Union, Japan and South Korea.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
10 Oct. 2025
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Their leadership, generosity, and unwavering commitment to advancing mental health awareness have made a profound difference in the lives of so many.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Alongside her estranged husband Ryan, the devout Moses (Hill), and new allies Samson (Feliz) and Delilah (Obsidian), Virginia must outmaneuver billionaire cult leader Luther Bell, played with magnetic menace by Esposito.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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Howard was remembered as a devout member of his church and a stubborn, loving patriarch.—
Liam Rappleye,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The suspect behind last week’s deadly car and knife terror attack outside a synagogue in Manchester allegedly pledged allegiance to the Islamic State, authorities said.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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This decision holds the condition that a citizen birth is to a parent owing allegiance as a legal resident.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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