: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
Synonyms of die-hard
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Below, here are 20 celebrities who are die-hard Knicks fans.
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Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
These die-hard fans memorize songs, dances, and individual cheers for each player to keep the energy high, and their antics are at least as interesting as the action on the field.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Vogt is a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan and hasn’t forgiven Kelce for the Super Bowl wins over his favorite football team.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Through telling her life story, this doc reveals a juicy tale that even her most die-hard fans might not have known.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
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Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
These die-hard fans memorize songs, dances, and individual cheers for each player to keep the energy high, and their antics are at least as interesting as the action on the field.
—Jessica Kozuka, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026
Vogt is a die-hard San Francisco 49ers fan and hasn’t forgiven Kelce for the Super Bowl wins over his favorite football team.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
Through telling her life story, this doc reveals a juicy tale that even her most die-hard fans might not have known.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
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 11 Jun. 2026.
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