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 steadfastness Her independence, expertise and steadfastness have made her one of the most respected international jurists of our time. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026 So please do not celebrate Palestinian steadfastness as though we were placed on this earth to provide inspiring images of survival between massacres. — Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2026 His steadfastness seemed to reflect a recognition that God’s purpose and foundation had never truly been broken down. — Liesl Ehmke, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026 Diplomatic steadfastness helped us in the face of international pressure. — Naftali Bennett, Time, 9 July 2026 There’s something classically anarchic about Kate Moss, but her delicate Americana anchor signals stability and steadfastness—that, or an unquenchable yearning for the sea. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Mar. 2026 Capricorn December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2026 December 22 – January 19 By afternoon, steadfastness becomes your edge. — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2026 Cabbage’s steadfastness is a boon indeed. — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfastness
  1. dedication
  2. loyalty
  3. commitment
  4. allegiance
  5. devotion
  6. fidelity
Noun
  • The dedication ceremony brought an emotional surprise when McGhee-Nelson walked into the room.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Every bite reflects decades of dedication, tradition, and a lifelong passion for fine cooking.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • My business experience has shown me that clients feel more loyalty and comfort with a company willing to work through difficult periods with them.
    — Mark Berookim, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In the Buendías’ legacy of love and betrayal, loyalty and idealism, there was domestic and political violence, but there was also ice in the middle of the jungle and a sickness that put the whole town to sleep and girls that became witches.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Nvidia's most recent quarterly financial filing in August outlined over $500 billion in off-balance-sheet commitments over the coming years, with a majority maturing through fiscal 2029.
    — Kif Leswing,Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The Biden administration also had a commitment to AI safety that annoyed AI companies.
    — Nina Verdelli, Vanity Fair, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • The longstanding allegiances between global powers have been tested over the past few years.
    — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Those would stop for creators who shift their allegiances to other platforms.
    — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • Has he been hoodwinked by the performance of devotion between Holmes and Evans?
    — Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Turturro admires Harry’s old-school pride in his craft, but the character’s devotion to his ailing wife struck a deeper chord.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • The lack of a higher-fidelity codec may share some of the blame for the cymbals' lack of sparkle.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The company also uses a digital thread of the helicopter’s operational flight program to develop high-fidelity simulations in days rather than years, allowing training systems to keep pace with aircraft modernization.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fidelity

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“Steadfastness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfastness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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