STALWARTS Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

stalwarts

noun

plural of stalwart

as in activists

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Noun

In recent years, thanks to the work of scholars, artists, and local activists, public awareness of the violence of 1898 has increased.

— Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Soon after Kushner announced his project, environmental activists began objecting to its potential ecological implications.

— Max Grinstein, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026

Definition of activists

Noun

While Rodriguez and other supporters have pushed to preserve the unit, critics of expanding Sheriff’s Office funding argue that the county should instead invest in social and community services.

— Reeti Malhotra July 13, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Opposing fans and supporters alike have hurled racist abuse at Mbappé.

— Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 13 July 2026

Definition of supporters

Noun

Veteran rave promoters envision Origin as a 1,000-capacity, Blade Runner–style warehouse with modular patio stages, offering daytime community events that transition into intimate Afro-house and hard-rave nights.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Platner’s promoters were excited by his transgressive personality.

— David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026

Definition of promoters

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Argentina will be a significant step up in difficulty but England have enough attacking quality to trouble the reigning champions.

— Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
The defending champions made Kansas City their base camp for the tournament as the team began its quest to become back to back champions for the first time since Brazil in 1958 and 1962.

— PJ Green July 13, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of champions

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There was, however, criticism of the deal among legal and immigrant advocates.

— Alan Gionet, CBS News, 14 July 2026
If Sherwood-area schools break away from the Pulaski County Special School District, the new school district would be the state's 16th-largest by enrollment, according to a feasibility study commissioned by Sherwood public school advocates.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 14 July 2026

Definition of advocates

Noun

The ritual confers the Holy Spirit from one bishop to another and recalls Christ’s gesture to his apostles.

— Jamey Keaten, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Seven Mountains has brought the language of spiritual warfare and demon-fighting into the mainstream of evangelicalism, through a network of pastors who view themselves as prophets and apostles engaged in a battle against evil secular forces.

— Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of apostles

Noun

Garrett says the new protocols acknowledge that academic institutions have the responsibility to take steps for the safety of their researchers and protect them from potentially dangerous interactions with conspiracy theorists and other reactionary zealots.

— Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 12 June 2026
March 13, 2026 For Gen Z neophytes and hardcore fans overseas (South Asian and Nigerian Mike zealots apparently have a lot to say on the matter), the idea of MJ/Prince ever being a rivalry is laughable.

— Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026

Definition of zealots

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