Definition of "staunch" []

• Firm and steadfast; true. See Synonyms at faithful. (adjective)
• Having a strong or substantial construction or constitution. (adjective)
• Variant of stanch1. See Usage Note at staunch1. (verb)

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• "Her idea of being a "great American" (a label staunch conservatives like Coulter, Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh bestow on each other) is to proudly wear her homophobia and racial and religious intolerance on her sleeve like a badge of honor."
• "Summary: Although staunch is the most common spelling of the adjective meaning “firm” and stanch is the most common spelling of the verb meaning “stop (the flow)”, both spellings are acceptable for both meanings."
• ""I needed to do what's best for my family," she said Tuesday, adding that she and her 30-year-old husband, Jason, remain staunch Obama supporters."