1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in strong
having muscles capable of exerting great physical force
a stalwart yet lithe athlete
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in sturdy
marked by the ability to withstand stress without structural damage or distortion
the stalwart walls of the castle
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in activist
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stalwart
Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The play covers a period of time in 1953 when stalwart newsman Edward R. Murrow and his team of reporters took aim at Senator Joseph R. McCarthy.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 May 2025
And even the Knicks, with Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride, have two stalwarts coming off their bench.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stalwart
Adjective
At another, stalwart L.A. reliever Brandon Morrow allowed four runs in six pitches.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 30 May 2025
The play covers a period of time in 1953 when stalwart newsman Edward R. Murrow and his team of reporters took aim at Senator Joseph R. McCarthy.
—Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
Noun
Editors Note: The death of affable Cheers stalwart George Wendt on Tuesday at age 76 sounded a somber note heading into the holiday weekend.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 May 2025
And even the Knicks, with Mitchell Robinson and Miles McBride, have two stalwarts coming off their bench.
—Sam Amick, New York Times, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for stalwart
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalwart
Adjective
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
Adjective
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
Boards that engage intelligently with thoughtful activists, rather than reflexively resisting, will be better placed to steer their companies toward long-term success.—
Alexander Savin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
-
Israeli forces early Monday detained an aid boat bound for Gaza while carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists.—
Bradford Betz , Yonat Friling,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
Adjective
-
Very courageous of his elderly owner to part with him to ensure he was delivered into caring and loving hands.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
-
This month, a group of courageous plaintiffs took their fight for fairness to federal court, filing a civil rights lawsuit to hold California accountable.—
Tri Ta,
Oc Register,
13 June 2025
Adjective
-
Maintaining optimal levels can help with cognitive and muscular function, as well as hydration levels and fatigue.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
4 June 2025
-
In this muscular but graceful performance, Torres shows us what resistance truly means.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Pachuca is roughly 60 miles (90km) north east of Mexico City in the neighbouring state of Hidalgo, but the two sides that its football club’s supporters loathe the most are located in the capital — Club America and Cruz Azul.—
Felipe Cardenas,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
-
Cyrus' supporters came to her defense after videos of the moment went viral on social media.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
8 June 2025
Adjective
-
The most beautiful, kind, wise, brave, powerful people in my life.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2025
-
His range, from adventurous spirit to lovestruck teen to brave hero, plays across his face with ease.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Stalwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwart. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share