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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | stout |
| Derivation | stalwartness |
the stalwart citizens at Lexington.
a stalwart supporter of the UN.
Examples of stalwart
stalwart
Its chairman, Tommy Wells, is a stalwart when it comes to safety-net bolstering.
From the washingtontimes.com
Mr. Jagel, long a stalwart of the Met, was in difficulty throughout the evening.
From the post-gazette.com
The crisis culminated with the collapse of Wall Street stalwart Lehman Brothers.
From the stltoday.com
Among the league's anomalies in longevity is Utah's stalwart coach, Jerry Sloan.
From the kentucky.com
Seymour was a stalwart in New England after being drafted sixth overall in 2001.
From the omaha.com
A new version, directed by British stalwart Mike Newell, takes a different tack.
From the economist.com
Persian literature is by far the most stalwart expression of the Iranian genius.
From the en.wikipedia.org
Greta was a stalwart campaigner for peace and social justice and against racism.
From the guardian.co.uk
An Edinburgh stalwart whose stock-in-trade has been masculine character comedy.
From the guardian.co.uk
- Hardy: having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships; "hardy explorers of northern Canada"; "proud of her tall stalwart son"; "stout seamen"; "sturdy young athletes"
- Loyalist: a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
- Dependable; "the stalwart citizens at Lexington"; "a stalwart supporter of the UN"; "stout hearts"
- Used especially of persons; "a stalwart knight"; "a stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army"
- (stalwartness) stoutness: the property of being strong and resolute
- The "Stalwarts" were a faction of the United States Republican Party toward the end of the 19th century.
- One who has a strong build; one who firmly supports a cause; Firmly built; Courageous
- Having or marked by imposing physical strength, vigorous, determined, unfaltering, steadfast
- Republicans in the latter half of the nineteenth century who opposed civil service reform. They supported the candidacy of Ulysses S. Grant for the Republican nomination in 1880 when he sought a third term for the presidency.
