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.

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   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. John Milton:

   Come, pensive nun, devout and pure, sober steadfast, and demure, all in a robe of darkest grain, flowing with majestic train.

2. Nancy Pelosi:

   In the House, Elijah was our North Star, he was a leader of towering character and integrity, whose stirring voice and steadfast values pushed the Congress and country to rise always to a higher purpose.

3. Steven Mnuchin:

   As North Korea continues to threaten international peace and security, we are steadfast in our determination to maximize economic pressure to isolate it from outside sources of trade and revenue while exposing its evasive tactics.

4. Archbishop Blase Cupich:

   Let us heed his example and be a little more brave, a little more steadfast and a lot more loving.

5. Kevin Steele:

   I want to commend Cosby's victim Andrea Constand for her bravery in coming forward and remaining steadfast throughout this long ordeal, as well as all of the other women who have shared similar experiences.