staunch
Americanadjective
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firm or steadfast in principle, adherence, loyalty, etc., as a person.
a staunch Republican; a staunch friend.
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characterized by firmness, steadfastness, or loyalty.
He delivered a staunch defense of the government.
- Synonyms:
- resolute
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a staunch little hut in the woods.
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impervious to water or other liquids; watertight.
a staunch vessel.
adjective
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loyal, firm, and dependable
a staunch supporter
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solid or substantial in construction
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rare (of a ship, etc) watertight; seaworthy
verb
Related Words
See steadfast.
Other Word Forms
- staunchly adverb
- staunchness noun
Etymology
Origin of staunch
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English sta(u)nch, from Middle French estanche (feminine), estanc (masculine), derivative of estancher “to close, stop”; stanch 1
Example Sentences
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Two years after the last ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi failed to make meaningful progress on key issues like fisheries and agriculture, member states face even stauncher challenges this time.
From Barron's
Two years after the WTO's last ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi failed to make meaningful progress on key issues like fisheries and agriculture, member states face even stauncher challenges.
From Barron's
Two years after the WTO's last ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi failed to make meaningful progress on key issues like fisheries and agriculture, the organisation's 166 members will be facing even stauncher challenges in Yaounde.
From Barron's
Microsoft’s staunch profit margin—the business software segment turns 82% of sales into gross profit—would have nowhere to go but down.
From Barron's
And following a surge in popularity in recent years, going to Benidorm has even caught the curiosity of some staunch Cheltenham attendees.
From BBC
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