staunch
1verb (used with or without object), noun
staunch
2adjective, staunch·er, staunch·est.
Origin of staunch
2Synonyms for staunch
Related Words for staunch
steadfast, reliable, trustworthy, loyal, stout, ardent, stalwart, sound, firm, secure, fast, stable, true, constant, faithful, inflexible, stiff, strong, sure, toughExamples from the Web for staunch
Contemporary Examples of staunch
Greste has also taken a stand in prison as a staunch critic of what has transpired.
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December 25, 2014
Turkey has been a candidate to the European Union since 1999 and a staunch NATO partner since 1952.
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November 27, 2014
It seemed that I, a staunch feminist, had found myself in the epicenter of macho culture.
Two years ago, lawmakers in this staunch pro-labor stronghold passed anti-union right-to-work laws.
He delivered a staunch anti-drug speech to a crowd of 1,100 students.
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Historical Examples of staunch
The staunch old gentleman was still in his trust; had never left it.
A Tale of Two CitiesCharles Dickens
Pee-wee's loyalty was so staunch that he did not even consider the things his aunt had said.
Pee-wee HarrisPercy Keese Fitzhugh
Decimus Saxon is staunch, though, and that word shall never be spoken.'
Micah ClarkeArthur Conan Doyle
There was the corner grocer, too, with whom I pretended to be staunch friends.
The HarborErnest Poole
If you ever acted like staunch fellows, you will do so to-day.
Barnaby RudgeCharles Dickens