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
Adjective
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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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Clearly, The Wine Group values the loyal followings these brands currently enjoy.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
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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That may be true, but the IEA reports that sales actually continued to grow in the U.S. at greater than a 10% clip.—
Justin Worland,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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The same is true for picking up concertgoers after the show.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Families are very much the focus here, and the resort offers a wealth of activities to keep younger guests entertained (see: the indoor kids’ club and playground with multi-story slides, and the dedicated kids’ pool with water slides.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rudy the dog, who lives in New York with his owner, Samantha, racked up more than 1.7 million likes in just a few days, after Samantha shared his antics to his dedicated account, @rudyrudyroo, on April 5.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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And there’s a kind of directness and simplicity, and everything is devoted to the action.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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With stories of family chaos, missteps and her devoted dog Chunk, Chelsea hilariously tackles the world’s most absurd travel situations.—
Ashlee Conour,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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