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also stanch
as in devout
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a staunch believer in the democratic system
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Recent Examples of staunch
Alina Habba, a staunch ally of President Trump, was sworn in Friday afternoon to serve as U.S. attorney for New Jersey, days after Trump tapped her to serve in the role.
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Gage was remembered as a staunch proponent of South Santa Clara County.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
And considering all the political capital Newsom has poured into high-speed rail — in part due to its staunch labor union backing — California almost certainly isn’t giving up on the project entirely.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And if everyone involved is being honest — even his staunchest critics — Sanders has delivered in every way imaginable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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The Hill Staff, The Hill, 28 Mar. 2025
Gage was remembered as a staunch proponent of South Santa Clara County.
—Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2025
And considering all the political capital Newsom has poured into high-speed rail — in part due to its staunch labor union backing — California almost certainly isn’t giving up on the project entirely.
—Sammy Roth, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And if everyone involved is being honest — even his staunchest critics — Sanders has delivered in every way imaginable.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staunch
Adjective
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Some of the negative comments on Stefani's post were met with pushback from other fans, who pointed out that the singer has long been candid about her devout Catholic faith.—
Ashley Hume,
Fox News,
24 Mar. 2025
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Raised primarily by his mother and grandparents in a devout Catholic household, Dr. Gantes spent time under the wing of a neighborhood priest, who organized projects in small farming communities.—
Adam Williams,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite growing exhaustion, Booker remained steadfast, sustaining himself with only water as his voice grew stronger with emotion.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Despite the shifting sands in the content marketplace, Mayer assured the crowd of industry insiders that Blackrock remains steadfast in its Candle investment.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Voters are not famous for their patience or, as Joe Biden could explain, their fondness for higher prices, something that’s true even if this is a one-off adjustment.—
The Editors,
National Review,
28 Mar. 2025
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When each channel is evaluated independently, the true value of awareness campaigns becomes invisible.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That near-perfect sweep shows that even though it’s been more than half a decade since the group last delivered a full-length, there’s still a loyal fan base there to support the rock musicians.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Stars are a team playing with expectations not just from their loyal fan base, but from within their locker room, their front office, and the mirror.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Staunch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staunch. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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