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as in valiant
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament
the stalwart soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great, who willingly followed him to the ends of the known world
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as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a stalwart yet lithe athlete
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as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the stalwart walls of the castle
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Recent Examples of stalwart
Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 May 2025
Robert Hill: Robert Hill Custom Tailors, Birmingham In Birmingham, Robert Hill has been a stalwart figure in Black tailoring for over four decades.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The trade group’s members include retail stalwarts like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dollar General, Kohl’s, Target and REI.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
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Adjective
McDonald's, a stalwart American fast food chain, posted a steep sales drop at U.S. restaurants in its first quarter earnings report Thursday, citing economic uncertainty and diminished consumer sentiment.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 1 May 2025
Robert Hill: Robert Hill Custom Tailors, Birmingham In Birmingham, Robert Hill has been a stalwart figure in Black tailoring for over four decades.
—Shelton Boyd-Griffith, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
And like with other Southern stalwarts (think sweet tea and fried chicken), where a taste undoubtedly leads to seconds, one trip to the Smokies always begets a return visit.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 18 May 2025
The trade group’s members include retail stalwarts like Dick’s Sporting Goods, Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dollar General, Kohl’s, Target and REI.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 6 May 2025
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When senior Celina Frenz wasn’t dancing through defenders to create pressure, Kocher’s ability to find Meisner darting in from the left wing was the codebreaker against a valiant effort from Timnath.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
20 May 2025
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Panthers in an 0-2 hole in the series Despite a valiant effort once again in the third — putting up 37 shot attempts and 15 scoring chances (including 10 high-danger chances) — the Panthers fell 4-3 to the Maple Leafs and are now 0-2 in the best-of-7 series.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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This results in a charge imbalance that builds up an electric field strong enough to trigger flashes of lightning.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
13 Jan. 2023
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According to research from Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit that advocates for gun control, strong gun control laws are correlated with fewer gun deaths.—
Elliot Hughes,
Journal Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2023
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Uwharrie National Forest About 1 hour and 15 minutes from Charlotte Pack sunscreen, bug spray, sturdy walking shoes, and lots of water and snacks for a day trip to Uwharrie National Forest—one of four national forests in North Carolina—and the Badin Lake Recreation Area.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Yet while hiring generally has slowed, other economists figured job growth remained sturdy last month as companies frustrated by labor shortages during the pandemic continued to curtail layoffs.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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More than a dozen activists were arrested Wednesday evening during a protest at U.S. Immigration Court in Manhattan, police sources said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
29 May 2025
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Still, many families and activists are speaking out against the CIF for allowing the situation to continue at all, and the Trump administration has given no indication the rule changes will satisfy its demands on the issue.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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On June 26, Mercury’s debut in Leo inspires us to be more expressive, confident and courageous in our exchanges.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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Sebastian Carmona became the lead plaintiff and was joined by other courageous Salinas Valley farmworkers.—
Ignacio Ornelas Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
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Meantime my 12- and 13-year-old boys were now becoming young men, taller and heavier and in some cases impressively muscular.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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These edits were designed to express dire wolf characteristics, including larger size, more muscular build, thicker coat, and distinctive coat coloration.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
24 May 2025
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The site, frequented by far-right supporters of the president, has been used to spread conspiracy theories.—
Neil Vigdor,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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To his supporters, Robinson is a truth-telling free speech martyr.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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Naturally, the truth does eventually come out at the reception, but Samantha still puts on a brave face for her friends.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
30 May 2025
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Tielemans has mastered the balance, being brave in wanting the ball whatever the situation or stadium while never willingly giving ground to an opponent.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Stalwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwart. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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