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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His legacy will forever serve as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us of the dedication, skill, and integrity that define the very best in our profession.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025 -
McConnell’s dedication to improving was obvious before training began.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Drake also commended his Her Loss rap partner, 21 Savage, for his unwavering loyalty during the contentious feud before ultimately blitzing Budden.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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These include signing up for an airline's loyalty program, bidding for an upgrade online, or simply asking for one in person.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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During the Louisiana Legacy Gala Wednesday night, it was announced that Children’s Hospital New Orleans would be renamed Manning Family Children’s in tribute to the family's longstanding commitment to serving children in the community.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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Similarly, in captivity, Abish develops a more nuanced understanding of the relationship between the tribes and the pioneers and both groups’ religious commitments.—
Michael M. Rosen,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
7 Feb. 2025
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Between the lines: While there won't be a need for Donna Kelce to split her allegiance this time around, fans whose team didn't make the game may still be trying to decide which team is worth rooting for: the dynasty or the dynasty busters.—
Ross Terrell,
Axios,
4 Feb. 2025
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Over the past few months, the expectant mother has turned her allegiance to blue.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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The tailgate is an opportunity for Eagles fans, who are known for their intense devotion, to eat, drink, reminisce and blow off steam.—
Frank Langfitt,
NPR,
8 Feb. 2025
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Despite some inevitable inaccuracies and omissions, the memoir remains the best portrait of Mahler in print—an act of complex, intense devotion.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The Slim 7i led the way in battery life and brightness, and its IPS panel virtually matched the OLED screens in color fidelity.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
10 Feb. 2025
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Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.—
Sabbir Rangwala,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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