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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
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Young will start rehearsals for a starry Off Broadway revival of The Whoopi Monologues during the last few weeks of Proof’s run, at which point another theater stalwart, Adrienne Warren, will enter the show in her place.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
Best Concrete Lounge Chair Outdoor lounge chairs meet their stalwart opp in this sculptural piece from Perigold.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026
Helmed by Executive Chef Elly Wentworth (a one-to-watch having shimmied over from stalwart restaurant, the Angel in Dartmouth), Fowlescombe’s kitchen disregards old-world hotel dining with its stiff formalities, along with the frothy alchemy of the Michelin set.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
British comedy stalwart Simon Farnaby also came on board early on to write the script – prior to working on Paddington 2 and Wonka.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Young will start rehearsals for a starry Off Broadway revival of The Whoopi Monologues during the last few weeks of Proof’s run, at which point another theater stalwart, Adrienne Warren, will enter the show in her place.
—Juan A. Ramírez, Vogue, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalwart
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Busch, who tragically died at 41 on Thursday from an undetermined illness, turned in a valiant effort in 2014, finishing sixth in the Indy 500 despite having limited experience in IndyCar.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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Embiid’s injury status still looms after valiant efforts from his reserve teammates.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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The hovercraft tragedy underscores the rapidly changing weather conditions, dangerous waves and strong winds associated with Lake Baikal, reports indicated.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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It’s made with a breathable upper, a double-lace lock that creates a snug fit to prevent your foot from slipping out of the shoe, and a sturdy and durable rubber outsole that can handle frequent use.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
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So when House lawmakers downstate passed a bill to designate the sturdy yet soggy Italian beef the official state sandwich of Illinois, Zucchero’s brain had to be picked.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Within hours of Bell’s selection earlier this week, conservative higher-education activists began circulating opposition research on social media highlighting Alabama’s diversity recruitment efforts, antiracism initiatives and campus inclusion programs under Bell’s leadership.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2026
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Some activists see the nationwide crackdown on immigrants as an extension of what Latinos in Arizona endured under Arpaio.—
Rebecca Santana,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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And Elia Kazan, the most notorious name-namer of them all, was simply a courageous patriot who told the truth.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Uthmeier has taken a courageous stand, and should finish the fight.—
Kimberly Bird,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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How To Do a Proper Wall Sit Wall sits provide a glimpse into your muscular endurance, isometric strength, and lower-body stability.—
Christa Sgobba,
Health,
19 May 2026
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The stern Republic Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) contracts him to liberate Rotta the Hutt (voiced by Jeremy Allen White), a muscular slug alien who is the son of the villainous Jabba, and return him to his family in exchange for some vital information.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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Other supporters traveled from elsewhere in the city and included Miki Yamashita, who runs the asiansforpratt Instagram page.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
21 May 2026
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Police ‘grease the poles’ regularly before NFL games, in an attempt to prevent supporters from climbing them.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Instead of wanting to hide her hairstyle, the toddler came home proud of herself for being brave enough to go through with it.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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One brave man ignores a greeting.—
Sophie Monks Kaufman,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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“Stalwart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwart. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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