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staunch

adjective

Definition: steadfast in loyalty or principle

Synonyms: firm, constant, stable, dependable, faithful, resolute

Antonyms: shaky, unsteady

Tips: Staunch is derived from the old French estanchier, which literally means “to stop.” In politics, one often hears of "staunch Republicans" or "staunch Democrats," which means that they are stopped (firm) in their beliefs and have held the same position for a long time; they're not budging from their stance.

Usage Examples:

The actor is a staunch supporter of environmental protection programs. (firm)

My wife has always been a staunch Democrat, so she surprised me when she voted for a Republican. (faithful, resolute)

He has been my one, staunch supporter during all of my difficult times. (constant, dependable)

The democrat was known as a staunch liberal who was set in his beliefs. (resolute)


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