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stalwart

[stawl-wert] / ˈstɔl wərt /
ADJECTIVE
strong, valiant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dependable fearless indomitable intrepid redoubtable staunch stout tenacious vigorous
STRONG
bold bound brave daring husky powerhouse solid steamroller tough
WEAK
athletic bound and determined brawny brick-wall courageous dauntless dead set on forceful gutsy hanging tough hefty lusty muscular nervy robust rugged sinewy spunky stouthearted strapping sturdy substantial unafraid undaunted valorous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
afraid timid undependable unreliable weak yielding
STRONG
cowardly fearful meek quiet reticent retiring shy soft vulnerable

Example Sentences

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And you have to forge a strong bond with the fans - from Tony Hibbert to Ledley King, and even aptly named Celtic stalwart Paul McStay, many become cult heroes or club legends.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Since he first took office in 2002, the senior senator from Texas has been a right-wing stalwart.

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

“This is in essence a scarlet-letter designation for Anthropic that puts this AI stalwart in the same category as the Chinese tech player Huawei in the U.S.,”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026

Longtime regime stalwart Ali Larijani, who heads Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, has emerged as a power broker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

He wrote, “When I find a husband for you who is rich enough to satisfy me, you will be released from my Olga. Until then, I urge you to be, as always, my stalwart daughter.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine