as in resolute
not changing or becoming weaker; always staying strong
his unswerving devotion to duty She had unswerving loyalty to her best friend.
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Recent Examples of unswerving
Rushdie was born into a nonpracticing Muslim family in India but is now an unswerving atheist.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022
China’s unswerving commitment to the zero-Covid policy, no matter the economic costs, means questions over the outlook will linger.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 May 2022
An unswerving commitment to a just transition should be evident from a firm’s transition plan.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022
Immolation’s unswerving aesthetic means that their current output instantly conjures the pitch-black aura of their classic work.
—Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2022
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022
China’s unswerving commitment to the zero-Covid policy, no matter the economic costs, means questions over the outlook will linger.
—Reuters, NBC News, 17 May 2022
An unswerving commitment to a just transition should be evident from a firm’s transition plan.
—David Carlin, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022
Immolation’s unswerving aesthetic means that their current output instantly conjures the pitch-black aura of their classic work.
—Hank Shteamer, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unswerving
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Images of the shelter slipped the Russian choke hold to appear on the world’s screens—intact and unbowed amid the rubble, like a temple time-transported from some more ancient siege, the faces of those within drained but resolute.—
James Verini,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
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Many have affirmed their resolute support for Stewart despite any allegations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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The Oklahoma City Thunder overcame another valiant Lakers charge Thursday night to win their second game in two tries in the Western Conference semifinals at Paycom Center.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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Embiid’s injury status still looms after valiant efforts from his reserve teammates.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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But at the center of it all is Navarrette, whose fearless turn grounds the film’s shocking premise in something both heartbreaking and haunting.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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To fans, Cox was the fearless manager who guided Atlanta to its first major professional sports championship in 1995, doing it on a national stage through Turner’s eponymous TBS broadcasts that reached homes across the country.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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The newsroom is split between those determined to suppress the truth and those who insist on publishing it.—
Emiliano de Pablos,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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At the time, the mother told officers Noel was staying with family in Mexico, which Everman’s then-Police Chief Craig Spencer has said was later determined to be untrue.—
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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But a courageous governor, LeRoy Collins, fought his heart out for voting rights and fair apportionment.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2026
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Bolton Hill neighbors react Neighbors called her actions courageous.—
Tara Lynch,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Now that is just downright heroic.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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Keep it repeatable, not heroic.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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But the Ballances were more than gallant warriors – in fact, a life-size oil painting of Marti’s great-grandfather Charles Ballance’s wife and children – including her grandfather Willis as a 3-year-old – hangs in a place of honor at the Illinois State Museum in Springfield.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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And Texas made a gallant comeback to tie the game at 77-77 when Pope coolly sank three consecutive free throws after getting fouled behind the arc with 3.8 seconds remaining.—
Kirk Bohls,
Houston Chronicle,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Unswerving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unswerving. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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