staunch

[stawnch, stahnch] / stɔntʃ, stɑntʃ /

ADJECTIVE

resolute, dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent come-through loyal reliable stalwart steadfast stout trustworthy

STRONG

fast firm secure sound stable true

WEAK

allegiant constant faithful inflexible liege stiff strong sure tough tried-and-true true-blue trusty

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disloyal undependable unreliable untrustworthy weak

STRONG

flexible indefinite insecure loose moving unfixed unstable

WEAK

irresolute

Example Sentences

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Denmark, historically a staunch U.S. ally, has flatly rejected turning Greenland over to the U.S.

From MarketWatch

Minnesota Congressman Tom Emmer called his colleague a "staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America".

From BBC

Like Harold Bloom, she was a staunch defender of the canon.

From The Wall Street Journal

New backers such as HSBC, previously staunch supporters of establishment events, are eye-catching additions to their sponsorship portfolio.

From BBC