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
Gates has expressed regret over his single-minded focus on growing Microsoft during the early part of his tenure as CEO.
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
This single-minded approach, paired with his roaming recording studio, allowed Blumberg to work with artists at their own pace, honoring their unique methods—a freedom Tóth is rarely afforded in the film.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
There are no video games and gimmicks, no emphasis on a work-in-progress autonomous driving system, and no sense that the driver is being forced to comply with a single-minded view of what the future should look like.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Head coach Eddie Howe and his single-minded focus; his determination to extract more from an already victorious team.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
This single-minded approach, paired with his roaming recording studio, allowed Blumberg to work with artists at their own pace, honoring their unique methods—a freedom Tóth is rarely afforded in the film.
—Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
There are no video games and gimmicks, no emphasis on a work-in-progress autonomous driving system, and no sense that the driver is being forced to comply with a single-minded view of what the future should look like.
—Alistair Charlton, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Head coach Eddie Howe and his single-minded focus; his determination to extract more from an already victorious team.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded
Adjective
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The resolute horse nudges the keg forward across challenging terrain and is unwavering in the desire to achieve the goal of delivering the keg of Budweiser beer.—
Todd Holmes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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The tantrums on social media and stern, tough-guy prose from behind the resolute desk are getting results and moving various countries to cater to his whims or reassess their previous positions.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The determined toddler finally made his way across the driveway toward the house, but another challenge awaited — climbing the stairs.—
Lydia Patrick,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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My gallerist is walking rapidly toward us with a very determined expression.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And just like Chastain once adamantly refused to change his ways, Hocevar also didn’t sound like someone intent on changing.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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But the orders signal a message to Americans – Trump is intent on fulfilling his part of the deal, including protecting women and girls’ spaces, stripping the federal government of waste and excess and enforcing immigration laws and border security.—
Nicole Russell,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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