: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
Synonyms of die-hard
Examples of die-hard in a Sentence
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Tshisekedi's father, Etienne Tshisekedi, was Mobutu's most die-hard political opponent, and the president himself grew up partly in exile.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
The German series, which is based on Mona Kasten's bestselling Save Me trilogy, broke records on Prime Video as the platform's most successful international original series — and quickly developed a die-hard fanbase following its May 2024 premiere.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
For the especially die-hard, the castle can arrange exclusive private tours guided by Count Dracula to transport visitors through hidden rooms and dim passageways.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Nov. 2025
Tshisekedi's father, Etienne Tshisekedi, was Mobutu's most die-hard political opponent, and the president himself grew up partly in exile.
—Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 23 Nov. 2025
The German series, which is based on Mona Kasten's bestselling Save Me trilogy, broke records on Prime Video as the platform's most successful international original series — and quickly developed a die-hard fanbase following its May 2024 premiere.
—Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 2025
For the especially die-hard, the castle can arrange exclusive private tours guided by Count Dracula to transport visitors through hidden rooms and dim passageways.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for die-hard
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 27 Nov. 2025.
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