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STORLW-uh-t/ˈstɔːlwət/

Stalwart (also a noun) means loyal, reliable, and hard-working: a stalwart spare, stalwart cover. Loyal (already in the dictionary) is everyday; dedication talk is not a name on the log.

Meaning

Loyal, reliable, and hard-working (also noun; from loyal, already in the dictionary).

Examples

• “A stalwart unnamed spare is still a cover hole, not “dedication”.”
• “Loyal is already in this course. Faithful is already in this course. Dedication is a slogan. A name on the log is cover. Write the name; then keep the dedication if the sitting still stands.”

Good to know

Loyal and dependable. Everyday: loyal (already in the dictionary). Dedication ≠ cover.

Near in meaning

loyal, staunch, dependable

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