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
Adjective
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Pichai’s lieutenants hold up his resolute focus on serving the user as an unequivocal good.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The goal and Joao Pedro’s ping off the inside of Lucas Perri’s near post were the concerns, but beyond that, United were resolute at the back, but unable to muster anything of their own.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Young players can make a club fearless.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Tuttle’s fearless inquisition won’t insult your intelligence, ask your mercy or hogtie your feelings.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Barker speaks of his family with obvious pride, and seems determined to bring them along as his star rises.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Lamborghini itself has confirmed that its first fully electric model will arrive later this decade, but the company appears determined to keep combustion engines alive in its flagship supercars for as long as regulations permit.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Many parents are afraid to go on the record against a school or coach for fear of retribution against their son or daughter, so for a teenager to go out on the limb and put himself up to possible ridicule was both stunning and courageous.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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However, thanks to the efforts of courageous youth advocates, there is hope in safeguarding youth health.—
Jad Abdel Nour,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Trailing 2-1 in the series, the Warriors rode a heroic performance by Curry (43 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists) in Game 4 in Boston to turn the series in their favor.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
10 May 2026
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But instead of a tragic death, the Grey’s writers opted for one final heroic act as Owen got himself out and saved the lives of a family trapped in their car, a fitting way to close out his medical arc that recalls the war incident that triggered his PTSD.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
7 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 12 May. 2026.
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