staunch
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6.3
- adjective
- /stɔntʃ/
:
firme
- Now, the entire family is staunch musical supporters of their talented child.
- staunch supporter
- staunch defender
- staunch ally
And yet you can't accuse the Democratic Party of being staunch defenders of abortion rights.
- And yet you can't accuse the Democratic Party of being staunch defenders of abortion rights.
- But I mean, he was a staunch enemy of ours.
- Thank you to Estonia for hosting our battle group so well and being such a staunch NATO ally.
- Well, it did all kinds of vestiges of Roman Catholicism, which these staunch Protestants, let's face it, hated.
- She's staunch Jehovah's Witness, so you would think she'd be full of love.
- That's very good for the more hawkish people who want to give money to Ukraine or the, the, the staunch allies of Israel, people like that.
- I didn't know what to ask for even though I I feel like I'm a pretty staunch negotiator in my day-to-day life.
- And no discussion, no debate because I'm, I'm actually desperate to get a like a staunch leftist on the show.
- So I can tell you're a staunch Christian and we're now familiar with the term call to prayer.
- I have a hard time even as like a staunch Trump supporter that that this would have meant bend your mind a little bit that you a Trump, a Trump supporter.
- My mom was a staunch Thatcherite and my dad was a trade union Labour right, so I grew up with these two opposing views in the house.
- By the way, the president of the incumbent Hoover was a staunch Republican conservative populist.
- And do you know who his staunchest supporter in the House is to keep the ethics report private?
- They were tremendously good, fast cavalrymen, a staunch ally of Carthage, but Skipio manages to talk them out of it.
Examples
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A staunch anti-communist with influential friends in the government.
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And this country will always be a staunch friend of Israel.
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So, you know, I grew up with a, like, staunch Democratic family.
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But I mean, he was a staunch enemy of ours.
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All that New Left rhetoric; well, he was certainly a staunch supporter of the working girl.
Fiction book (1994) -
But I see him for what he is: a staunch nationalist in a country that has no democratic tradition.
Academic text (2008) -
Why, you're my staunch ally.
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Thank you to Estonia for hosting our battle group so well and being such a staunch NATO ally.
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A staunch advocate for civil rights, Boutwell has never backed down from controversial issues.
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As a staunch supporter of environmental protection, she participates in community clean-up events every month.
Synonyms
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1.0
Always supporting a person or group, especially in hard times
104
1.8
Loyal and steady in support of a person, group, or idea
73
2.7
Showing strong determination and not changing your mind
72
6.8
Not willing to change one's mind even when others disagree
30
5.6
Loyal and firm in support that does not change
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5.8
Being firm in belief or support that does not change
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4.3
A person who decides to do something and does not change their mind
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3.5
Loyal and steady in support
11
6.5
Very loyal and dedicated to a group or cause
10
6.5
Very firm in decisions and not willing to change or give up
2
7.5
Firm and not changing, especially in loyalty or support
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5.1
Brave and determined when facing danger
Loyal and steady in support for a person or cause
Very loyal and not likely to change
Firm and steady in belief and action, not changing under pressure
Antonyms
Compounds
How Loyal
Surface Forms
Etymology
Staunch comes from an old French word estanchier meaning 'to stop' or 'make watertight'. By thinking of someone who 'stops' leaving or doubt, you can remember the adjective: a staunch friend is solid and loyal and will stand by you.