unswerving

adjective

Definition of unswervingnext
as in resolute
not changing or becoming weaker; always staying strong his unswerving devotion to duty She had unswerving loyalty to her best friend.

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Recent Examples of unswerving Rushdie was born into a nonpracticing Muslim family in India but is now an unswerving atheist. — Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2022 China’s unswerving commitment to the zero-Covid policy, no matter the economic costs, means questions over the outlook will linger. — Reuters, NBC News, 17 May 2022 An unswerving commitment to a just transition should be evident from a firm’s transition plan. — David Carlin, Forbes, 30 Apr. 2022 That unswerving introspection and the actor’s piercing intelligence are a good match. — Joe Morgenstern, WSJ, 3 Mar. 2022 See All Example Sentences for unswerving
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unswerving
  1. resolute
  2. valiant
  3. fearless
  4. determined
  5. courageous
  6. heroic
  7. gallant
Adjective
  • Moreover, merely establishing credibility to act cannot necessarily overwhelm a resolute adversary, as has been borne out in Iran.
    — Christopher Nichols, The Conversation, 9 Oct. 2026
  • According to biographer Anne Sebba, Simpson’s answer was resolute.
    — Hadley Hall Meares, Vanity Fair, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of resolute
Adjective
  • The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.
    — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • In this week's episode of 'Friday Night Live,' @latsondheimer + @RandyRosenbloom talk to Paraclete quarterback Shawn Sanders about his versatility, his fearless playing style and the Spirits’ recent success.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Behind the iconic temples, fearless warriors, and legendary philosophers are countless stories that rarely make it into history books.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • For all her appreciation of history, Chiuri is determined to look forward.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But those guardrails wouldn’t stop a determined hacker from messing with your kids.
    — Sean Hollister, The Verge, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of determined
Adjective
  • Sadly, sports reformers across the country have abandoned the hard work of courageous whistleblowers, such as Bensel-Meyers, and now sing the tune of college athlete compensation.
    — Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Being gay was still uncharted territory and their trust, at a time when visibility was dangerous, was courageous.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • High on mushrooms and his own unmoored ego, Lee’s not-quite-acceptance speech casts our protagonist as far from the heroic spotlight as anyone literally standing in one can get.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Squash and sausage are a heroic autumnal pairing, especially in a weeknight-friendly pasta.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Susanna Moore is terribly important to us, more so than any of Hemingway’s gallant girls.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026
  • First to one knee and then all the way up like a gallant fighter gathering himself.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of gallant

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