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also stanch
as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a staunch believer in the democratic system
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Recent Examples of staunch
Jackson was a staunch opponent of the bank’s existence and frequently clashed with Nicholas Biddle, the bank’s president from 1823 to 1836.
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Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
And once ensconced, Ferguson proved one of the Americans’ staunchest advocates — steadfastly refusing to criticise either the leveraged nature of their buyout, or their approach to transfer spending.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh was a staunch inflation hawk during the Obama administration.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Mikayla Bunnell, Hartford Courant, 3 Feb. 2026
Now, even the staunchest merino mavens acknowledge that the fiber is enhanced in socks by adding nylon and other materials for better stretch and durability.
—Scott Douglas, Outside, 3 Feb. 2026
And once ensconced, Ferguson proved one of the Americans’ staunchest advocates — steadfastly refusing to criticise either the leveraged nature of their buyout, or their approach to transfer spending.
—Chris McKenna, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Warsh was a staunch inflation hawk during the Obama administration.
—Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staunch
Adjective
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Fennell teases out the tricky evolution of the characters’ deep bond, from steadfast sibling affection toward a combative, quasi-incestuous desire.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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The band remained steadfast in the commitment despite many other acts bowing out.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Feb. 2026
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And for much of its existence, Britain’s most enigmatic automaker had one showroom and a handful of loyal customers.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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Over the years the brand has garnered a loyal following and significant influence within the fashion world.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Born in 1967 to a devout Sikh family, he was involved in Dera Sacha Sauda from a young age.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Schemmel, a devout Christian, has done charitable work for decades, ever since that awful day in July 1989 when 112 people died in a fiery crash of United Airlines Flight 232 in Sioux City, Iowa.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 Jan. 2026
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Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman of goodness and light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Panarin embraced it with a combination of zeal and naivety that endeared him to the Blueshirts faithful.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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That’s true, even though the odds of getting hurt during travel are generally higher when driving.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Feb. 2026
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Exercises like Aron’s 36 questions are designed to reveal the most interesting, truest things about a person, and self‑ disclosure, trust building, and mutual appreciation accelerate closeness.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
10 Feb. 2026
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After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James passed away on February 11, 2026 leaving behind his devoted wife, Kimberly, and their six wonderful children.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
11 Feb. 2026
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Gene Simmons is giving props to Taylor Swift, whose huge, devoted fanbase reminds the KISS bassist of Beatlemania.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2026
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Moving the church into a dedicated worship space will free up the gym and allow local Assyrians to start turning the building into a community gathering place, said Ashur Shiba, a Morton Grove village trustee and executive director of the grassroots group Vote Assyrian.—
Marie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Feb. 2026
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That includes the dedicated teams at the National Weather Service, the Texas Forest Service, the Texas State Climatologist’s Office, digital and broadcast meteorologists across the state, as well as first responders, emergency managers, storm chasers, and local weather spotters.—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Staunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staunch. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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