steadfastness

noun

Definition of steadfastnessnext
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
  • Her personal narrative intertwines with her professional path, fueling her relentless dedication to her clients' cases.
    Tyler Shepherd, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
  • In 1980, this dedication brought SCAD leaders right to the doors of the White House.
    IndieWire Staff, IndieWire, 20 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
  • Hartzell said the university is in a moment of change, but its commitment to students remains the same.
    Lily Kepner, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • This legislation positions Pennsylvania among states at the forefront of digital asset regulation and underscores its commitment to fostering innovation in the sector while addressing critical issues like economic empowerment and financial inclusion.
    Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • New allegiances must be made, each one a threat to his principles.
    Dana Feldman, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • For all the bad that happened in that melee, the silver lining at times are the allegiances showing their true colors; relationships showing their true colors.
    Demetrius Patterson, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Getting that experience often requires full-time devotion to a degree, moving to another city, and investing upwards of $100k.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Families wait with respect and devotion for the souls to return and share the food and drink on the altar.
    Arath Zumaya Muñoz, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Yes, they are meant for mecha toy collectors, so fidelity to the host design is clearly key, but these are very much toys that are meant to be played with.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Man Without a Passport Robeson, unrepentant, paid dearly for his fidelity to the Soviet Union.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Oct. 2024
Definition of fidelity
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