die hard
1 of 2phrase
1
: to be long in dying
Such rumors die hard.
2
: to continue resistance against hopeless odds
That kind of determination dies hard.
: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
In the industry, he was widely known as the unofficial mayor of show business, a die-hard poker player, a game night impresario and a complete original.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Incumbent Bridget Gainer has a remarkable record of public service, including her die-hard efforts to breathe life into the Cook County Land Bank — a great idea for redeveloping underused property that has failed to reach its potential.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
His die-hard Red Shirt supporters took to the streets of Bangkok in 2010 in protests that were violently put down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The film itself is something of a question mark, given that it’s based on a streaming series and, consequently, may not seem like a big-screen proposition for any but the most die-hard Baby Yoda lovers.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 25 Feb. 2026
In the industry, he was widely known as the unofficial mayor of show business, a die-hard poker player, a game night impresario and a complete original.
—Annabelle Gurwitch, HollywoodReporter, 24 Feb. 2026
Incumbent Bridget Gainer has a remarkable record of public service, including her die-hard efforts to breathe life into the Cook County Land Bank — a great idea for redeveloping underused property that has failed to reach its potential.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
His die-hard Red Shirt supporters took to the streets of Bangkok in 2010 in protests that were violently put down.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
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“Die hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20hard. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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