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 initiative reflects Dixon’s dedication to fostering personal growth and uplifting his community.
    William Jones, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Touched by her dedication, viewers praised Oldenburger in the comment section.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of dedication
Noun
  • They are being educated mostly in Mandarin and indoctrinated with official Chinese values of loyalty and patriotism.
    Chris Buckley, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Unilever’s commitment to sustainability offers a similar lesson of reducing plastic waste while boosting loyalty and brand reputation.
    Michael Shribman, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of loyalty
Noun
  • Her experience, leadership acuity, passion for students and commitment to the craft of teaching will benefit our school community for years to come.
    Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Our partnership and shared commitment to helping communities in need is greatly valued.
    John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of commitment
Noun
  • Her style range shows an allegiance to the simple yet ornate, where craft is key: a killer red carpet formula.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Previous attorneys general have included both those with a close allegiance to the presidents who appointed them – personal lawyers, friends, a brother – and those who were more independent-minded.
    Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of allegiance
Noun
  • More on culture On Broadway, mothers are usually either objects of devotion or monsters.
    Raymond Zhong, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Within five lines, the bridge incorporates a hymnal, pledges undying devotion and solidifies a spiritual quality to the relationship that had been seeded earlier.
    Tom Roland, Billboard, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of devotion
Noun
  • Sequences are recreated with shot-for-shot fidelity.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Refining these models in terms of fidelity and accuracy is part of the Sim-to-Real revolution in physical AI implementations.
    Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of fidelity
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