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staunchest

ADJECTIVE

resolute, dependable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardent 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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Laura Ingraham, one of Trump’s staunchest on-air defenders, wondered aloud on her Fox show on Monday.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Poland has long counted itself one of the U.S.’s staunchest allies since the end of the Cold War.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Cambodia has long been one of China's staunchest allies in Southeast Asia, and Beijing has extended its influence over Phnom Penh in recent years.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

Marjorie Taylor Greene came into Congress as one of Donald Trump's staunchest defenders.

From BBC • Nov. 22, 2025

Her father was the staunchest man who'd ever lived, and she had no doubt that he would call his banners . . . but would the banners come?

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin