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 former Philadelphia Eagles stalwart, 38, played 13 seasons at center, winning a Super Bowl and endearing himself to the fan base with a charmingly authentic persona.

From The Wall Street Journal

Meanwhile, last year English-speaking Ghana, a Commonwealth stalwart, joined the Francophonie.

From BBC

Nowadays, though, these stalwarts have competition in yule logs with production budgets and franchise branding behind them.

From Salon

Money-market funds, an investing stalwart since the 1970s, have grown more popular this past year.

From The Wall Street Journal

Basic Fun, the company that sells the toy trucks to U.S. retailers, couldn’t easily pick up and move the metal press that has made the toy trucks a toy-box staple and holiday gift stalwart.

From The Wall Street Journal

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