STEADFASTLY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

steadfastly

adverb

Definition of steadfastly

as in continuously

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Recent Examples of steadfastly The challenge itself is the one place that Survivor steadfastly refuses to innovate. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026 So are his bandmates, who have steadfastly supported his solo work even when their own label was lukewarm on it. — Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 10 Sep. 2026 Jay Baruchel plays Carter, with Laurence Leboeuf as his steadfastly loving wife, Gloria. — Carole Horst, Variety, 1 Sep. 2026 King steadfastly defended the district at the June hearing, responding to multiple committee questions by stating that CPS’ guidelines comply with Illinois law and highlighting its commitment to equity. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2026 But the Writers Guild of America and Teamsters have steadfastly opposed the merger, warning about its potential impact on working writers and film crews. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026 Save for a heat wave earlier this month, that marine layer has stayed steadfastly thick. — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Brown-Forman, best known as the makers of Jack Daniel’s and Old Forester, had steadfastly refused other takeover efforts in years past, according to people close with the family. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 26 July 2026 Peterson, now 53, has spent half his life behind bars and has steadfastly maintained his innocence. — Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

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As things currently stand, the rubber particles which are continuously shed by conventional tires are one of the main sources of microplastics pollution.

— Ben Coxworth October 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026
New foundation models are introduced frequently, existing models are continuously updated and pricing structures often change as providers optimize performance, scale and market positioning.

— Sudipto Dasgupta, Forbes.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of continuously

Adverb

Despite having access to the same highly effective medications, the number of new hepatitis C infections reported across the country steadily increased from 2013-2021 and remained stagnant between 2021-2023.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Right Now told The Times that the house is in good shape, is actively occupied — by people, not wild animals — and is slowly but steadily being renovated with long-term preservation in mind.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of steadily

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One camp of the ultra-rich cohort is actively exiting the country and slamming the tax policies as bad for business, while a whole other group is publicly demanding that they be taxed more.

— Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026
Bakhrani has been actively building community through frequent collaborations, Pakistan Day block parties, and a rotating menu of inventive, nostalgic takes on Pakistani flavor.

— Maryam Jillani, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of actively

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Flock stands by the accuracy and integrity of its technology and intends to vigorously defend itself in this litigation.

— Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
Whisk vigorously until the mixture turns pale and thick like wet sand, 2 to 3 minutes -- this is the espumita base.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of vigorously

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The hotels in Canada’s biggest city tend to skew either unremittingly corporate or standard bohemian-chic.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 May 2026
And hammering a prime spawning flat unremittingly will just as surely scatter the fish to find their springtime bliss elsewhere.

— John Phillips, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026

Definition of unremittingly

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Karen was a brilliant trader, known to pretty much everyone in the business as unrelentingly tough and rigorous.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
And while most of the film is unrelentingly grim, its few stabs at dark humor — most notably the punchlines about the grandmother’s faulty memory — didn’t garner a chuckle from me.

— Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026

Definition of unrelentingly

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Twenty years ago, as a Philadelphia Eagles training camp intern, Brett Veach zealously carried out such duties as setting up dorm beds, laminating practice scripts and carting coaches to and from fields.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Storing knives loose in a drawer and scrubbing them too zealously creates a fine network of scratches, further dulling the finish.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026

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