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
Luna, who is among the House’s more conservative lawmakers, made national headlines for her steadfast support of Trump.
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Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
And although climate action faces headwinds from the rising tide of populist politics around the world, this year’s group of honorees remain steadfast in championing sustainability and shaping a greener future.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Lisa Mascaro and Leah Askarinam, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 1 Apr. 2025
Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
And although climate action faces headwinds from the rising tide of populist politics around the world, this year’s group of honorees remain steadfast in championing sustainability and shaping a greener future.
—Time Staff, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steadfast
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Clearly, The Wine Group values the loyal followings these brands currently enjoy.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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The network specializes in developing, distributing, and marketing talk radio shows that become appointment listening events for loyal audiences.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The billionaire Ackman, a staunch Trump supporter, put the market's fears about the fate of the global economy in the starkest terms possible.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
6 Apr. 2025
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What To Know Tuberville, a staunch Trump supporter, joined guest host Jackie DeAngelis on Sunday Morning Futures to discuss the recent Senate GOP budget, which passed 51-48 on Saturday, with Republican Senators Rand Paul of Kentucky and Susan Collins of Maine voting against the bill.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Apr. 2025
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Memorable night Before the match, even the most faithful Arsenal fan would have been nervous for the game against a Champions League specialist.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to Boyer, the television adaptation of her and Kochan’s podcast is primarily faithful to Kochan’s real-life story.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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As a devout Muslim, Abdi, 24, dresses modestly and wears a hijab, or, when shooting or walking shows, a hat or head covering.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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The venue will certainly attract flocks of deadheads, who remain among the most devout fanbases in music.—
Ethan Millman,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This tiny studio cabin from Allwood creates a dedicated space.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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One of our biggest needs is a dedicated recreational facility that serves both youth and seniors—providing safe, engaging spaces for after-school programs, wellness activities, and community connection.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (Netflix documentary) Rescued from poachers, an endangered baby pangolin embarks on a journey back to the wild with help from a devoted human guardian in this documentary.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 Apr. 2025
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After a week full of monstrous swings, the S&P 500 posted its best weekly performance since November 23, while the Nasdaq saw its best week since November 2022, according to the financial data firm FactSet.—
Anne Marie Drummond Lee,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Shorts are the only categories whose winners are ineligible for best picture, acting, screenplay or any other major Oscar, due to their length.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Steadfast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steadfast. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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