What's the difference between stalwart and steadfast?

Stalwart


Definition:

  • (a.) Alt. of Stalworth

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The expansion comes hot on the heels of another year of stellar growth in which Primark edged closer to overtaking high street stalwart M&S in sales and profits.
  • (2) Tim Hudson, a rotation stalwart for years, is now in San Francisco.
  • (3) The revelations haven shaken one of the stalwarts of Japanese industry.
  • (4) It is a classic, thoroughly researched South Bank Show, made by one of the series' stalwarts, Gillian Greenwood.
  • (5) I know several stalwarts but they are few and far between.
  • (6) Tselane Tambo, daughter of the late ANC stalwart Oliver Tambo, reportedly posted on a social networking site: "So the Pres JZ has had his portrait painted and he doesn't like it.
  • (7) But she saved a special salvo for Walker for failing to support student loan refinancing options – just as the rightwing stalwart showed signs of weakness in the first formal polls since the first Republican debate last week.
  • (8) I am a stalwart supporter of the British judiciary who are the best in the world.
  • (9) There is one very obvious potential role model, and it is emphatically not that of her histrionic late mother-in-law – rather the Windsors' stalwart, long-serving and self-effacing patriarch.
  • (10) It makes sense, with the Juve stalwarts Giorgio Chiellini, Andrea Barzagli and Leonardo Bonucci protecting 154-cap Gianluigi Buffon.
  • (11) Although magnesium and hydralazine remain the stalwarts of therapy, a number of other drugs have potential that may be realized in the future.
  • (12) The Democratic Alliance (DA) accused anti-apartheid stalwart Mamphela Ramphele of reneging on a deal to join the party before this year's elections and said "she cannot be trusted".
  • (13) Spencer Ackerman: ‘Eating with animal friends is heavenly’ Spencer Ackerman After 12 years of stalwart companionship, my dog Kingsley died on 21 March.
  • (14) High street stalwarts Next and Marks & Spencer have both shed 3.5%.
  • (15) Penny Mordaunt – defence secretary Mordaunt has been a stalwart on the airwaves for the leave campaign, is currently a defence minister and has been in the naval reserves.
  • (16) Ed has been a stalwart of popular music broadcasting for many years and over the past few Christmases, he brought back Junior Choice to the delight of millions of loyal listeners.
  • (17) But with the UK economy now growing again and the eurozone finally out of recession, investors are starting to look beyond stalwart stocks for slightly better, if riskier, prospects – hence the interest in Foxtons, Crest Nicholson and Zoopla, all linked to the housing market.
  • (18) So, Ukip is a party unable to agree on policy, split on ideological grounds, but also divided generationally, with the old stalwarts rejecting the tools of modern politics.
  • (19) "He's a good orator all right," said Des Pokrzywnicki, a Warburtons stalwart of 11 years.
  • (20) The debut of former English Premier League stalwart William Gallas for Perth Glory in Western Australia’s searing afternoon heat on Saturday marked the first time a Frenchman has taken the field in the A-League.

Steadfast


Definition:

  • (a.) Firmly fixed or established; fast fixed; firm.
  • (a.) Not fickle or wavering; constant; firm; resolute; unswerving; steady.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) While visitors amble freely around the newly refurbished inside – the Pierhead is sure and steadfast in its role outside as the drastic red building, emblazoning the landscape of Cardiff Bay in all its regal beauty.
  • (2) "Although she was always a steadfast critic of apartheid, she had a much better grasp of the complexities and geostrategic realities of South Africa than many of her contemporaries," he said.
  • (3) One of those convictions was his steadfast and passionate belief in the importance of the US-Saudi relationship as a force for stability and security in the Middle East and beyond.
  • (4) His remarks came as the Republican leadership in the US Senate remained steadfast in its opposition to filling the supreme court vacancy under Obama’s watch.
  • (5) In a statement, a spokesperson said that the Obama emphasised that the US “remains steadfast in [its] commitment to the security of Israel .” Netanyahu told Obama that Israel “vehemently opposes” the framework deal .
  • (6) But the county authorities, along with Montana's state election officials, have steadfastly refused to grant the request, offering a panoply of excuses, many of them contradictory.
  • (7) The present review is first and foremost a tribute to Monroe Eaton and his colleagues for their trail-blazing discovery of a major cause of the atypical pneumonia syndrome and their steadfast vision of its importance.
  • (8) By being steadfast in our values we can impel Russia to rethink its ambitions; by being mild we can encourage their cruellest actions.
  • (9) He argues that the previous EULA was more restrictive, but is steadfast that "ranks" and "kits" are ways to pay for progress and therefore not allowed – whatever they may (or may not) add to the experience.
  • (10) Why not?” May on Sunday told Fabian Picardo, the chief minister of Gibraltar, that the UK remained “steadfastly committed to our support for Gibraltar, its people and its economy”, according to the details of a telephone conversation released by Downing Street.
  • (11) I have also never been more encouraged by your dedication and steadfast commitment to our future.
  • (12) "Secretary Kerry has a proud record of over three decades of steadfast support for Israel's security and wellbeing, including staunch opposition to boycotts," Psaki said in a statement.
  • (13) "Donor agencies were given highly credible first-hand accounts of serious human rights violations during their field investigation, and they have chosen to steadfastly ignore these accounts," says the report, written by Will Hurd, an NGO worker who served as a translator for a team of DfID and USAid officials on a visit to the region in January 2012.
  • (14) Confronted with steadfast mission requirements, increasing demands for dental services, and a reduction of professional staff, the Corps has responded to challenge with the implementation of an alternative to the limitations of established and traditional concepts of practice.
  • (15) The prime minister, Tony Abbott, has steadfastly refused to do so, citing the Coalition’s long-held refusal to talk about operational “on-water” matters.
  • (16) Though framed by record high temperatures and an increasing number of extreme weather events, the Paris talks are already beset by the same problems that repeatedly dog climate change negotiations: the richest countries steadfastly refuse to meet legal commitments and shoulder their share of responsibility , preferring to uphold the desires of all-powerful corporate lobbies.
  • (17) But where some traditions were broken, others remain steadfastly in place.
  • (18) Her commitment went beyond this role and she remained steadfast to social work and the people it serves.
  • (19) Is steadfastly denying her son so admirable, when other parents remortgage and raid pensions to help their children on their way?
  • (20) The mayor has steadfastly refused to step down since reports emerged of a video of him smoking crack.