as in courageously
in a fearless manner
Rachel Carson stalwartly championed the cause of environmentalism long before it was popular
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Recent Examples of stalwartly
Beyond the narrative, the production rests stalwartly on Chidester’s four actors.
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Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
He was brutally tortured during his captivity and held in solitary confinement for four of the years he was detained but stalwartly refused to provide the North Vietnamese with information.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Year by year, under the influence of a movement sometimes known as Free Vermont, the stalwartly Republican state, which had voted for Richard Nixon by a wide margin in 1960, tilted further to the left.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
For example, the Tunisian Islamist group Ennahda stalwartly defended democracy and helped write a liberal constitution after the country ousted Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011.
—Robert Kubinec, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 7 Apr. 2026
He was brutally tortured during his captivity and held in solitary confinement for four of the years he was detained but stalwartly refused to provide the North Vietnamese with information.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
Year by year, under the influence of a movement sometimes known as Free Vermont, the stalwartly Republican state, which had voted for Richard Nixon by a wide margin in 1960, tilted further to the left.
—Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 19 Jan. 2026
For example, the Tunisian Islamist group Ennahda stalwartly defended democracy and helped write a liberal constitution after the country ousted Zine El Abidine Ben Ali in 2011.
—Robert Kubinec, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalwartly
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Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Obviously, there are many Jewish people who have courageously stood against Israeli policy and are pushing against that conflation.—
Suzanne Schneider,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Mar. 2026
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Since her fairy tale transition from Hollywood actress to Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle has firmly established herself as a modern fashion icon.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The fest, which was launched in 2017 by Egyptian telecom billionaire Naguib Sawiris — whose brother Samih built the El Gouna resort — has had its ups and downs, but is now firmly on the international map.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hearts have melted online after a scared rescue dog bravely faced her fear in order to join her owner, with many viewers praising her unquestionable courage and determination.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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The two women bravely faced Gale in court Tuesday, recounting how their lives have changed.—
Neal Riley,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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One student, eventually, just boldly asked the question.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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Two distinct color stories emerged—ones rooted in boldly saturated primary shades, the other in pale pastel tones typically associated with this time of year—demonstrating that the best colorful sneakers this season span the full spectrum.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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Since ’18-19, the winger has served valiantly as a bottom-6 high motor, a plugger who refuses to downshift during big moments.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
30 Mar. 2026
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Harold is known as the last Anglo-Saxon king who strove valiantly against invading threats, but whose efforts were ultimately futile, Wright added.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Stalwartly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwartly. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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