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
diehard
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
According to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, critics seem to find the film boring, with weak performances and plot; however, is filled with references and Easter eggs that die-hard fans will enjoy.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The stadium was certainly not packed, with mostly die-hard fans in attendance, many there to support their team potentially one last time this season.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
However, Disney animator Louaye Moulayess was a die-hard fan of the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
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Blundstone Thermal Chelsea Boots There’s a reason why Blundstone boots have die-hard fans.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025
According to review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, critics seem to find the film boring, with weak performances and plot; however, is filled with references and Easter eggs that die-hard fans will enjoy.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 5 Dec. 2025
The stadium was certainly not packed, with mostly die-hard fans in attendance, many there to support their team potentially one last time this season.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2025
However, Disney animator Louaye Moulayess was a die-hard fan of the film.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 Nov. 2025
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“Die hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20hard. Accessed 12 Dec. 2025.
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