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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Williams - long a stalwart of traditional TV news - will be the biggest name from that arena to join a major video streaming platform.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

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

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

I spilled my sadness to Horatio, and it surged like waves against a stalwart dam.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein

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