Definitions

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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Kraft Heinz remains the classic example: a 2015 merger of two industry stalwarts followed by brutal cost cuts that hollowed out its own brands.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

It is many things: diner stalwart, weeknight hero, cafeteria punchline.

From Salon

France is a Paralympic Games stalwart, having been part of every Winter Games since the first edition in 1976 and also hosting the 2024 Summer Games.

From BBC

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

From Salon

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