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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The show’s U.K. spinoff was just renewed for a second season, and the sketch-comedy stalwart continues to be relevant with younger audiences as its clips go viral online.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

She rose to prominence in her 20s by defeating a Communist stalwart for a seat in Parliament in 1984.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

Mantello’s barnacle-stripping revival of Arthur Miller’s masterwork — elevated by the stalwart brilliance of Metcalf’s Linda — reaches its full cathartic force in the final scene between Nathan Lane’s Willy Loman and Christopher Abbott’s Biff.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

Music stalwart Florence Welch also receives her fourth nomination, and for Lily Allen it's her third, with West End Girl, her first album in seven years, nominated in the best album category.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Helen and Theresa’s voices seemed to perch like sandpipers on the stalwart breakwater that was Old Chao’s.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen

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