Synonyms for steadfast
ˈstɛdˌfæst, -ˌfɑst, -fəststead·fast

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1. steadfast

   Durable (Latin durus, hard) is said almost wholly of material substances that resist wear; lasting is said of either material or immaterial things. Permanent is a word of wider meaning; a thing is permanent which is not liable to change; as, a permanent color; buildings upon a farm are called permanent improvements. Enduring is a higher word, applied to that which resists both time and change; as, enduring fame.

   See synonyms for TRANSIENT.

   Synonyms:
   abiding, changeless, constant, durable, enduring, fixed, immutable, invariable, lasting, permanent, perpetual, persistent, stable, unchangeable, unchanging

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1. steadfast

   Synonyms:
   firm, rooted, grounded, fixed, established, resolved, constant, steady, unswerving, stanch, resolute

   Antonyms:
   infirm, weak, vacillating, capricious, uncertain, irresolute, wavering, dubious, half-hearted, halfminded

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1. firm, steadfast, steady, stiff, unbendable, unfaltering, unshakable, unwaveringadjective

   marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

   "firm convictions"; "a firm mouth"; "steadfast resolve"; "a man of unbendable perseverence"; "unwavering loyalty"

   Synonyms:
   staunch, stiff, slopped, pissed, blind drunk, unfaltering, besotted, solid, buckram, blotto, pixilated, cockeyed, truehearted, fast(a), potent, unswerving, fast, fuddled, tight, soused, bulletproof, firm, unassailable, immobile, watertight, level, loyal, sozzled, unfluctuating, squiffy, unbendable, unshakable, soaked, unwavering, crocked, rigid, plastered, pie-eyed, sloshed, smashed, strong, starchy, loaded, wet, regular, steady

   Antonyms:
   inconstant, irresolute

2. steadfast, staunch, unswervingadjective

   firm and dependable especially in loyalty

   "a steadfast ally"; "a staunch defender of free speech"; "unswerving devotion"; "unswerving allegiance"

   Synonyms:
   unbendable, unswerving, unshakable, stiff, unfaltering, steady, staunch, unwavering, undeviating, firm

   Antonyms:
   inconstant, irresolute

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1. steadfastadjective

   Synonyms:
   fixed, fast, established

2. steadfastadjective

   Synonyms:
   resolute, firm, steady, stanch, constant, stable, pertinacious, unwavering, unhesitating, unshaken, unreserved, implicit

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1. steadfastadjective

   Synonyms:
   firm, fixed, constant, unswerving, unwavering, stanch, unshaken

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1. List of paraphrases for "steadfast":

   unwavering, firm, unshakeable, unswerving, unflinching, unfailing, strong, constant, unshakable, resolute, staunch, abiding

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How to use steadfast in a sentence?

1. Hans Kluge:

   Europe is at the epicenter of this pandemic once again, at the risk of sounding alarmist, I must express our very real concern and convey our steadfast commitment to stand beside you and support you as best we can.

2. Mark Wilf:

   We continue to be inspired by these players as they advocate for transformational change in this very challenging moment, we are proud of their efforts to use their platform in an effort to end deep-seated social injustices. Their thoughtful approach and our conversations with them have deeply moved us, certainly in large part because of our familys history and long-standing commitment to human rights, but also because of their steadfast dedication to not sit idly by when they have the ability to make a difference.

3. Keisha Lance Bottoms:

   I disagree with the ruling, our position has been steadfast that we followed the procedures that needed to be followed under those emergency circumstances. The board disagreed, which was their right to disagree, but if I had to do it over again, I would do it the same way.

4. Ydanis Rodriguez:

   Throughout this process I have been confident that we had the votes to pass the entire legislative package and I am steadfast in that position, however, it has long been a priority of mine to ensure that the voice of all stakeholders are heard and that the decisions of the Committee are the best for our city.

5. Former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist:

   Being able to open up relations with the Cuban people and to have more trade not only benefits all of America, but in particular, the state of Florida, being only 90 miles away, there are those who are going to be hard-liners and stay steadfast to their position in the past, but I think by and large, many Republicans already in fact think it's the right thing to do.