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

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

Another Bayern stalwart, Robert Lewandowski, is in for longevity.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 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

The 37-year-old Treinen, who’s been on all three of the Dodgers’ recent World Series teams and was a stalwart in the 2024 postseason, struggled last season, going 1-5 with a 9.64 ERA in September.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

She might have looked dainty and decorative, but she was a stalwart woman with a strong grip.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.