as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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Recent Examples of true-blue
Even in true-blue Manhattan, Columbus Circle still has its 76-foot tall namesake at its center, a monument developed in response to the violent lynchings of Italian-American immigrants.
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Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened to Series Mania and other takeaways: Series Mania Gears Up as a Market
Series Mania, Europe’s foremost TV co-production forum, is shaping up as a true-blue TV market.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
The small true-blue flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects that provide natural pest control in the garden including parasitoids wasps, flower (hover) flies, ladybeetles, and lacewings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Even brands that wouldn’t normally be associated with the true-blue staple dabbled in denim.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But First … Issue The View from Here In 1999, fighting globalization was a cause of true-blue lefties.
—airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened to Series Mania and other takeaways: Series Mania Gears Up as a Market
Series Mania, Europe’s foremost TV co-production forum, is shaping up as a true-blue TV market.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
The small true-blue flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects that provide natural pest control in the garden including parasitoids wasps, flower (hover) flies, ladybeetles, and lacewings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
—Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Even brands that wouldn’t normally be associated with the true-blue staple dabbled in denim.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But First … Issue The View from Here In 1999, fighting globalization was a cause of true-blue lefties.
—airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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Chalamet has stayed loyal to Guadagnino and to Italy, attending the Venice film festival for the premiere of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part 1 in 2021 and again a year later with Bones and All (2022), a horror romance directed by Guadagnino and co-starring Taylor Russell.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
2 May 2025
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But nonetheless, the band has maintained an incredibly loyal following.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Initially introduced in the 1980s in service of building a superior urban running shoe, the color continues to embody New Balance’s staunch dedication to craft, quality, and fearless independence, in every field.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
3 May 2025
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Rubio has largely eschewed his staunch advocacy of providing foreign aid and promoting democracy overseas since taking over the State Department, repeating a refrain that every policy or program should make America safer, stronger or more prosperous.—
Matthew Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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While Broadcom’s financial success since acquiring VMware suggests that its business plan will remain steadfast, sending cease-and-desist letters to VMware users risks further harming its reputation with current and former customers.—
Scharon Harding – May 7,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
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Their team walks clients through every step, offering open communication, empathy, and steadfast support throughout the process.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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But Tkachuk found a way to make up for his earlier mistake by redirecting a Thomas Chabot point shot past Anthony Stolarz, sending the Canadian Tire Centre faithful into madness.—
The Athletic NHL Staff,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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An early sculpt of what would become the animatronic was revealed, one complete with age spots on Disney’s hands and weariness around his eyes — Imagineers stressed their intent is faithful accuracy — but much of the attraction remains secretive.—
Todd Martens,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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And of course, no one would be a true derby guest without an intricate and matching asymmetric disc headband fascinator.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers entered the postseason with more roster questions than any true Stanley Cup contender this spring.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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And hey, even the most devout among us can't argue with that.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin and its far-right proxies now paint Ivan as a great statesman and devout Russian Orthodox Christian who laid the foundations of the Russian Empire.—
Dina Khapaeva,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Held at Churchill Downs, the nation’s premier horse racing event continues to attract dedicated fans and casual spectators alike.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In addition, many games and franchises have their own dedicated wikis that go a step further; these wikis are often part game guide, part lore book, and part historical record.—
Daniel Larlham,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Buffett always enjoyed a devoted following among shareholders.—
Time,
Time,
3 May 2025
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This week, the stories in The Lede are devoted to the lives that have been upended during the first hundred days of Donald Trump’s second term.—
Oliver Whang,
New Yorker,
3 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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