staunchly
Americanadverb
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in a way that shows firmness or steadfast adherence to principle, loyalty, etc..
The party remains staunchly left of center, and continues to be rigorous in its defense of its founding principles.
The mayor is staunchly opposed to a casino coming to her city.
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in a substantial or strong way.
The furniture is staunchly built of wood and steel, beautifully finished and richly upholstered.
Etymology
Origin of staunchly
Example Sentences
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The paper served as a crucible for Ms. Vaid’s political worldview: Staunchly progressive, it took on a wide swath of issues, including prisoner rights, feminism, antiracism and economic inequality.
From New York Times • May 17, 2022
Staunchly maintain reasonable boundaries where you tend to be lax, such as letting work interfere with your off hours or quality of life.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 13, 2020
Staunchly non-interventionist in international affairs, Lopez Obrador shows little interest in diplomacy.
From Reuters • Mar. 31, 2019
Staunchly Catholic Malta only introduced divorce in 2011, to the dismay of many in authority.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2017
Staunchly and loyally they stayed and paid to the end, building a monument to their good name that turned the sneers of welshing competitors into envy and admiration.
From The Spirit of 1906 by Brooks, George Washington
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