as in resolute
fully committed to achieving a goal
every successful reform movement has been spearheaded by a single-minded activist who refused to accept defeat
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Recent Examples of single-minded
After that near-exit to Anfield, refocusing Gordon, who is fiercely single-minded, became a challenge.
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Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Raring to go, all the top military brass, including the agitated Eisenhower and his supercilious British counterpart General Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis), act as though the rational, needfully single-minded man of science has personally betrayed the mission.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The video went viral because fans could not get enough of the pup’s patience and single-minded determination to claim the couch while the entire NFL draft celebration unfolded around it on April 24.
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Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach.
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Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for single-minded
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Raring to go, all the top military brass, including the agitated Eisenhower and his supercilious British counterpart General Bernard Montgomery (Damian Lewis), act as though the rational, needfully single-minded man of science has personally betrayed the mission.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 May 2026
The video went viral because fans could not get enough of the pup’s patience and single-minded determination to claim the couch while the entire NFL draft celebration unfolded around it on April 24.
—
Sara Vallone,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Apr. 2026
Players can see that single-minded purpose and respond to it, and the Hoosiers played with the discipline and efficiency of a team that mirrors its coach.
—
Ian Miller Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for single-minded
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single-minded
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England’s fierce attacks in the second half were thwarted by a resolute American defense and a series of saves by goalkeeper Frank Borghi.
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Spielberg has been resolute in his beliefs since before Disclosure Day entered production.
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All etched into the face of a man who spent his presidency fighting to hold together a nation that seemed determined to tear itself apart.
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Well, Ariana seems to remember, whereas Hudson is determined to just undo the breakup and pretend like none of it ever happened.
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The Federal Reserve may remain a special case Howe said the court appeared intent on preserving the Federal Reserve's independence.
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The chief intent officer would serve as the steward of organizational intent.
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“Single-minded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single-minded. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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