: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
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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There are no plans to expand currently, and those looking to secure their place among some of the most die-hard country, bluegrass and folk fans in America can only hope to act quickly enough to get their hands on passes.
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 18 June 2025
In 1959, the gated compound was snapped up by Gordon and Holly MacLean, friends of Disney and die-hard train collectors, who added one truly unique feature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Meet the die-hard fans who stop at nothing to support their Cats.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Veteran lefty Matthew Boyd, the grandson of a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, sees ‘a ton of upside’ in his new team
Matthew Boyd was thankful to have options in free agency and is grateful to sign with the Chicago Cubs, who have always held a place in his heart because his grandfather.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Chris Barilla, People.com, 18 June 2025
In 1959, the gated compound was snapped up by Gordon and Holly MacLean, friends of Disney and die-hard train collectors, who added one truly unique feature.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 June 2025
Meet the die-hard fans who stop at nothing to support their Cats.
—South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Veteran lefty Matthew Boyd, the grandson of a die-hard Chicago Cubs fan, sees ‘a ton of upside’ in his new team
Matthew Boyd was thankful to have options in free agency and is grateful to sign with the Chicago Cubs, who have always held a place in his heart because his grandfather.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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