Once upon a time, it matters little when, and in stalwart England, it matters little where, a fierce battle was fought. It was fought upon a long summer day when the waving grass was green.
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Stalwart
/ˈstɔːl.wət/
Synonyms for "stalwart" (312 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (63)
Strong matches (93)
distendeddoughtydumpyencouragerendorserexponentfanfatfattishfavorerfearlessfighting cockfirmfitfleshyflushforcefulforcibleforcyfriend at court
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fullfull bloodedfull-bloodedfull-strengthgallantgamegamecockgiantgoliathgood soldiergorillagreatheartedgrittygrossgutsyguttyhalehale and heartyhardhard as nailshardyhealthyheartyheavysethectorheelerheftyherculesheroheroicheroineherolikehippyhuskyimposingindefatigableindomitableintrepidiron-hardironheartedknightlikeknightlylabouritelionlionheartedloverloyalistlustymaecenasmainstaymaintainermanman of couragemanfulmanlymartialmeatymettlesomemightymuscle manmuscularnervyobeseobstinate
Adjective(1 words)
Related words (156)
overweightpaladinparanymphpartisanparty faithfulparty hackparty manparty memberparty wheelhorsepatronpaunchyperseveringpersistentpluckyplumppodgypolyphemusportlypotbelliedpotent
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powerfulpowerhousepromoterprotagonistpudgypuffypuissantpursyred bloodedred-bloodedredoubtableregistered democratregistered republicanregularrelentlessreliancerepublicanresoluterobustrobustiousrobustuousrolandroly polyroly-polyrotundruderuggedsamsonsecondsecondersectarysidersinewysoldiersoldierlikesoldierlysolidspiritedsponsorsquaresquatsquattystandbystaunchsteadfaststeelystockystoutstoutheartedstrappingstrongstrong as brandystrong as strongstrong manstrong willedstrong-arm manstrong-willedsturdysupermansupportsupportersustainerswollensympathizertarzantenaciousthe bravethe mightythe strongthick-bodiedthicksettigertirelesstitantop heavytop-heavytorytoughtough guytower of strengthtroupertubbyunafraidunaskedunbendinguncompromisingundauntedunfalteringunflaggingunflinchingunswervinguntiringunwaveringunyieldingupholdervaliantvaliant knightvalorousventuresomevigorousvitalvotaryward heelerwell fedwell-fedwell-wisherwheelhorsewhig
Noun(18 words)
Adjective(4 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: a man, abettor, able-bodied, achilles, adipose.
- Sentence evidence is available for stalwart, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "stalwart".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "stalwart"
Keep "stalwart" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "stalwart" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "stalwart", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "stalwart" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
12 entriesMore specific
10 entriesbodyguarddevoted allydevoteefirm commitmentlinebackermuscular buildpartisanrugged physiquestaunch defenderunwavering stance
Collocations
9 entriesstalwart advocatestalwart allystalwart colleaguestalwart commitmentstalwart defenderstalwart loyaltystalwart memberstalwart presencestalwart supporter
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
2 entriessimilar
4 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
"I wonder what that fellow is looking for?" I asked, pointing to a stalwart, plainly-dressed individual who was walking slowly down the other side of the street, looking anxiously at the numbers.
Source: tatoeba (6303793)
He was a stalwart defender of the role of philosophy in education.
Source: tatoeba (10104662)
This true Man ſoon aſſembled him beforn: / Three Sons he had that ſtalwart were and bold, / And twenty Men of Kin in his Houſhold.
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 15 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "stalwart"?
Closest matches include a man, abettor, able-bodied, achilles, adipose.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "stalwart"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.