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
  • This question is a litmus test—a direct check on your dedication to developing hard skills outside formal education.
    Pamela Skillings, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Through dedication to science and compassion for patients, Dr. Halpert and his team are redefining what’s possible in cancer care.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • Shorter job tenures are becoming the new norm, with professionals prioritizing meaningful outcomes over long-term organizational loyalty.
    Talia Milgrom-Elcott, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Despite Alaska and Hawaiian operating separately, Alaska Air Group is working on combining the carrier’s loyalty programs.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Trump's, arguing against alliance expansion until current members meet their defense spending commitments of 2 percent GDP.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
  • One of the top high-school recruits in the country in 2022 coming out of Georgia, the Florida native flipped a verbal commitment to Florida State on signing day to go to Jackson State, the historically Black university in Mississippi where Sanders began his college coaching career.
    Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Assisting him is steadfast officer Salim, played by Mukesh Rishi, whose allegiances are doubted because of his Muslim faith.
    Thomas Page, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.
    Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.
    Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
  • But as the second season has put Derek’s marital devotion to the test, McGinley has exhibited a level of vulnerability rarely hinted at previously.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Best Graphics Settings For Marvel Rivals On Steam Deck Marvel Rivals is absolutely capable of 60FPS or higher on Steam Deck, but not without sacrificing some visual fidelity.
    Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Lo-fi, or low fidelity, is an instrumental genre of music that features musical imperfections.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of fidelity
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