as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a steadfast supporter of women's rights
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Recent Examples of steadfast
Alexa remains steadfast in her love for her boyfriend, Ashley and Tayler remain steadfast in their hatred for their boyfriends, and Shante remains as confused as ever.
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, Stitch is steadfast on wreaking havoc on the lush, tropical paradise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite some warning signs, Trump remains steadfast in his approach.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The highest-held of these steadfast customs is Aspen’s dedication to protecting itself and its alpine surroundings, says Liz Leeds, who holds the Mother Lode listing alongside fellow Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate agent Debbie Gibson.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Charlotte Walsh, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, Stitch is steadfast on wreaking havoc on the lush, tropical paradise.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 12 Mar. 2025
Despite some warning signs, Trump remains steadfast in his approach.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
The highest-held of these steadfast customs is Aspen’s dedication to protecting itself and its alpine surroundings, says Liz Leeds, who holds the Mother Lode listing alongside fellow Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate agent Debbie Gibson.
—Spencer Elliott, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
Adjective
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Also, luckily for me, Rajiv is a loyal collaborator.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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His stage name, combining the loyal, strong, and courageous Hindu god Hanuman with the rest of mankind, gives a sense of how lofty his ambitions for his music are.—
Isha Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Healey administration remains a staunch opponent of natural gas as a new poll indicates Bay Staters prefer the energy source over renewables, and as the feds aim to revive a pipeline project that could lower utility costs by $1 billion.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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This time, however, the shift from Ukraine toward Russia is being embraced by key political allies of Trump who have long claimed to be staunch conservatives.—
Mark Sandy,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the Rangers faithful boisterously disagreeing with the no-call, Greenway quickly sank a 3-popinter at the other end.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Braves faithful were left holding their breath as everybody awaited an update.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Many devout Muslim women cover their faces with a niqab or burqa.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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The followers of the Olsens are some of the most devout people in the world.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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More than ever before, women feel the freedom to explore and embrace their true desires without fear of societal rejection.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
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So Far Yet, despite being the ideal role-playing game — one that should (theoretically) be easy enough to replicate — there’s never been a true sequel, spiritual successor, or flat-out copy that can live up to the standard.—
Hayes Madsen,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, The Flour Girl Bakery supports several community and charitable initiatives, according to a release, and has a dedicated fundraising program.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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The couple dedicated part of its exhibition space to Belgium artists.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Inaugural shows alone are devoted to the arts of Africa, the work of Renoir, geometric abstraction, and British artist Isaac Julien’s nine-screen video-installation tribute to Bo Bardi.—
Andrew Sessa,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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More devoted players will want to stay at The Lodge, given its proximity to the course and performance center.—
Katie Sweeney,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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And snood size is the quickest, easiest way for a hen to gauge whether the gobbler strutting his stuff in front of her is a good genetic candidate for her future poults.—
Alice Jones Webb,
Outdoor Life,
21 Mar. 2025
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The city of Providence continues to be good to Pitino, who famously led Providence College to the Final Four in 1987 toward the beginning of his storied career.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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