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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1. Homer:

   Nothing feebler than a man does the earth raise up, of all the things which breathe and move on the earth, for he believes that he will never suffer evil in the future, as long as the gods give him success and he flourishes in his strength but when the blessed gods bring sorrows too to pass, even these he bears, against his will, with steadfast spirit, for the thoughts of earthly men are like the day which the father of gods and men brings upon them.

2. Tony Evers:

   We must have peace in Kenosha and our communities, and any efforts or actions aimed at sowing division are unwelcome in our state as they will only hinder that healing, i’ve seen the pain and the frustration of so many, and we must remain steadfast in our commitment to ending violence in our communities, supporting victims and survivors as they heal from trauma.

3. John Milton:

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

4. 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.

5. Fruitland Police Chief JD Huff:

   We’ve said from the beginning that we will leave no stone unturned in our effort to find Michael, we remain hopeful, and we continue to follow each tip that comes in. This community has been steadfast in its support for Michael’s family and for law enforcement’s search efforts. This reward shows that our community support remains strong, and the fund may just generate the tip we need to bring Michael home safely.