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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Adjective
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
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Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Chávez worried that die-hard fans are being priced out of the World Cup, affecting the atmosphere in stadiums.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Matthew has an incredible ability to take an absurd idea and deliver it with complete conviction, Bradley brought authenticity, particularly as a die-hard Eagles fan.
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Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Adjective
In the early 2010s, Snoop Dogg became known for incorporating a variety of soccer jerseys into his wardrobe, even those of warring teams, drawing some side-eyes from die-hard fans.
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Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
28 June 2026
Nothing has figured out a formula that keeps die-hard Android enthusiasts around the world lured in while also showcasing what's possible with a midrange processor that's tuned to play with the big leagues without costing as much.
—
Florence Ion,
PC Magazine,
27 June 2026
Chávez worried that die-hard fans are being priced out of the World Cup, affecting the atmosphere in stadiums.
—
ABC News,
23 June 2026
Matthew has an incredible ability to take an absurd idea and deliver it with complete conviction, Bradley brought authenticity, particularly as a die-hard Eagles fan.
—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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“Die hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20hard. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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