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
Noun
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Beyond her vocal talent, Summer’s dedication to refining her craft sets her apart.—
Heide Janssen,
Orange County Register,
16 Mar. 2025 -
Distinct from other forms of design, bespoke tailoring is equal parts aesthetic and engineering that demands a level of singular dedication.—
Caroline Reilly,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Customers can gain betting bonuses and discounts through this loyalty program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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And always sign up for free hotel loyalty programs to get additional perks.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Winthrop said brands and retailers willing to make longer-term order commitments could start selling domestically made T-shirts in as little as six months.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Carney and his cabinet swore allegiance to King Charles III in their oaths.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One, more light-hearted story is about the deity Krishna — whose skin was blue — and his love Radha, the goddess of love and devotion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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This ThinkPad's screen quality, audio fidelity, and other user conveniences earn it our Editors' Choice award.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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To the surprise of no one, last-gen consoles were left behind, allowing the developers of Borderlands 4 to work on and apply bigger innovations beyond graphical fidelity.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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