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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London Fashion Week, better known for nurturing new talent than for its big-name shows, kicks off on Thursday with a tribute to one of its stalwarts Paul Costelloe.

From Barron's

Japan, usually among the most stalwart US allies, has not decided whether to join the board and will send an envoy handling Gaza.

From Barron's

Other American corporate stalwarts performed poorly enough to get kicked out of the index.

From The Wall Street Journal

With the first first-rounder the Seahawks received from Denver, they selected tackle Charles Cross, who has been a stalwart on the offensive line ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal

But instead of giving the ball to stalwart running back Marshawn Lynch, quarterback Russell Wilson ran a pass play and threw an interception to the Patriots’ Malcolm Butler.

From The Wall Street Journal

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