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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
Mamdani, a democratic socialist who won the Democratic nomination for mayor and this week became the first Muslim mayor of the nation's most populous city, is a staunch advocate for Palestinian rights.
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Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 2 Jan. 2026
The staunch Republican’s proposal could run afoul of the White House, which is pushing to scale up AI as quickly as possible.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 1 Jan. 2026
Dacus has been a staunch supporter of Mamdani, bringing him out on stage during her All Things Go performance in September.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 1 Jan. 2026
Martinez has been a staunch advocate for Palestinians for years.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staunch
Adjective
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What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.—
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The year-on-year increases at each major are more modest, usually between 10 and 12 percent, but that percentage of tournament revenue remains steadfast, if not entirely immovable.—
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But beyond his professional accomplishments, Andy was a special person and a dear and loyal friend.—
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The last time a president leaned on a loyal Fed chair to juice the economy with lower rates, the results were ugly.—
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While the bulk of this story follows the normal progression of life-saving treatment, there are a few things that make this couple, devout Catholics, see a deeper cause at work.—
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Some of the founders were indeed devout Christians and these folks cherry-pick Christian quotations from them.—
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The story is based on popular romance author Emily Henry's 2021 novel of the same name, and while the movie is generally faithful to the book, there are some key changes that readers will notice.—
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Jordan Brand has now closed the books on the Air Jordan 1‘s 40th anniversary, headlined by the most faithful recreation of the sneaker to date, but the return of an original colorway will help keep the model just as relevant in 2026.—
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
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Relatives have described her as a devoted parent and a creative who posed no threat to law enforcement.—
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Hudson's interview with W, meanwhile, was largely devoted to Song Sung Blue.—
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At Saddleback Medical Center, expectant mothers benefit from an extra layer of support – the hospital is the only one in Orange County to offer a dedicated maternity concierge to all expecting parents.—
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The top features include dedicated beverage areas and pet-feeding stations, NKBA reports.—
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“Staunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staunch. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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