stalwarts

noun

Definition of stalwartsnext
plural of stalwart
as in activists

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  1. activists
  2. supporters
  3. promoters
Noun
  • Earlier this month, two student activists at George Mason University in Virginia who were sisters (the current and former leaders of the school’s Students for Justice in Palestine chapter) were banned from campus for four years.
    The Editors, National Review, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Dick and his wife, Pam, were civil rights activists in Atlanta.
    Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of activists
Noun
  • At Wolves, Nuno would often be criticised by supporters for his reluctance to use his substitutes to make tactical tweaks during matches.
    Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Adams didn’t receive a standing ovation after coming off in the 89th minute, but Bournemouth’s traveling contingent of supporters certainly appreciated the effort from their American international.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of supporters
Noun
  • Sadler’s path involved a tiny independent label, a monotonous job, custom records, seedy promoters and a corrupt music chart.
    Keith Sharon, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Rarely are the participants in tax shelters, as opposed to the promoters, criminally prosecuted.
    Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of promoters
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“Stalwarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalwarts. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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