: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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The images even caused shock among die-hard supporters of the US.
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Both Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath crested in popularity in the 1970s, capturing die-hard fans amid the growing popularity of rock.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Because of the way contracts are negotiated, this year, a die-hard NFL fan who wants to see every game will have to pay more than $750 in streaming subscriptions, writes Forbes’ Mary Roeloffs.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Both Pink Floyd and Black Sabbath crested in popularity in the 1970s, capturing die-hard fans amid the growing popularity of rock.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
Because of the way contracts are negotiated, this year, a die-hard NFL fan who wants to see every game will have to pay more than $750 in streaming subscriptions, writes Forbes’ Mary Roeloffs.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.
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