: 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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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.
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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
That requires purchasing multiple subscriptions so die-hard fans never miss a game.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Some at Disney were always concerned only die-hard fans should show up, which isn’t a Leto issue but an IP problem.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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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
That requires purchasing multiple subscriptions so die-hard fans never miss a game.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
Some at Disney were always concerned only die-hard fans should show up, which isn’t a Leto issue but an IP problem.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 14 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 25 Nov. 2025.
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