as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
every successful reform movement has been spearheaded by a single-minded activist who refused to accept defeat
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Recent Examples of single-minded
While the purpose of networking is to experience growth and support for that, approaching it with a single-minded intention is not the right way.
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Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
That’s quite a single-minded focus on fictional law enforcement stories.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Putin’s single-minded focus on achieving total victory over Ukraine has consigned Russia’s other foreign policy objectives to secondary status and cost it one of its greatest foreign policy successes.
—Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
But will his single-minded dedication to vengeance corrupt his own soul?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for single-minded 
Sanjay Sehgal, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
That’s quite a single-minded focus on fictional law enforcement stories.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2025
Putin’s single-minded focus on achieving total victory over Ukraine has consigned Russia’s other foreign policy objectives to secondary status and cost it one of its greatest foreign policy successes.
—Alexander Baunov, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
But will his single-minded dedication to vengeance corrupt his own soul?
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for single-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded
Adjective
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In a statement the night the fire reached the Villa, a Getty Center and Getty Villa Museum spokesperson said the museum benefitted from resolute brush clearance and hearty, double-wall construction.—
Matteo Moschella,
NBC News,
12 Jan. 2025
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This means rejecting, with resolute conviction, the seductive allure of victimhood and its tacit relinquishment of personal agency.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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But Jasmine was determined to have Stacey join in on the fun.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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When will our incoming administration, controlled by greedy billionaires who are determined to divide the spoils for themselves, create yet another government agency that will be a perfect fit to help carry out their agenda? Eureka!—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Even after landing Karl-Anthony Towns and Mikal Bridges over the offseason, New York seems intent on adding more talent to their roster.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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Jaylen Brown seemed intent on putting pressure on the rim throughout the game.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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