steadfastness

noun

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 Synonyms for steadfastness
  1. dedication
  2. loyalty
  3. commitment
  4. allegiance
  5. devotion
  6. fidelity
Noun
  • As the evening shifted from dedication to dance party, the space saw the convergence of a masterclass of art and culture world peers.
    Sam Falb, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The path to preserving the planet’s biodiversity will demand resilience, innovation, and dedication.
    David Carlin, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • To address the issue and restore customer loyalty, the complaint suggests that Chipotle would need to increase portion sizes, which would, in turn, raise the company’s cost of sales.
    Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Macrinus is, at least, self-motivated, while Lucius reads as indifferent until the script requires him to make an abrupt shift in loyalties.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Hurricanes may reinforce denial and commitment to a worldview that rejects climate change.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Term limits, performance evaluations, and commitment to continuous learning are fundamental to the Board’s ability to stay ahead of rapid changes.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Because of that, many in the art world snubbed both Mel and Racquel to show allegiance to Mickalene.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
  • In an election with historic political division, Osborn is marketing himself as a candidate with no allegiance to either party, often expressing his grievances over partisan gridlocks and ineffectiveness on Capitol Hill.
    Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • But what may not be as widely known is his devotion as a father to his three daughters.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Lawmakers from high-tax states — including Republicans — have made clear their ardent devotion to the cause of restoring the deduction.
    Joseph Thorndike, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Yet, the most intriguing finding was their apparent fidelity to specific regions, particularly the waters east of Taiwan.
    Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Our greatest responsibility as the Catholic Church is fidelity to the Gospel and sharing the saving mission of Christ.
    Enquirer staff, The Enquirer, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of fidelity
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