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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During the 2003 invasion of Iraq, Spain, then led by conservative prime minister Jose Maria Aznar, staunchly backed the United States by sending troops.
From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026
But he remains a politician staunchly rooted in the mid-aughts, when all 7,000 of his teeth could really clinch an election.
From Slate • Feb. 25, 2026
He remained staunchly independent, establishing Zipporah Films, named for his wife, in 1971, in order to maintain control over distribution of his work.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026
But over the past two years many other young British Jews became more staunchly supportive of Israel, and that also may have had an impact on relationships with those around them.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
And finally, the nation’s most staunchly anti-Lincoln paper, the National Intelligencer, is now crying out that Lincoln was a true American hero.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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