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
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.
—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
Our steadfastness has always been grounded in prudent investing and social justice values.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastness
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Still, Mamdani thanked first responders for their dedication to saving lives in both blazes.—
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Know of a longtime volunteer in Rancho Bernardo who stands out above the rest for dedication, leadership and service?—
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The strategy reflects McDonald's broader push to lean on nostalgia and popular partnerships to drive traffic and loyalty at a time when consumers are growing more cautious about spending, the outlet reported, citing a recent earnings call.—
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Guests are automatically enrolled in Intrepid Insiders, a loyalty program offering early access to sales and new itineraries.—
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The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night.—
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
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Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.—
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And that ever-reliable Republican allegiance is looking much less ironclad.—
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Layla has long been one of the most familiar faces in SEC circles, known for her presence on the sidelines and devotion to her family.—
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Religious devotion is difficult to capture on film.—
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PNDbotics positions the two platforms as complementary systems, pairing high-fidelity data acquisition with agile humanoid execution to accelerate the development of humanoid robotics.—
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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