true-blue

1 of 2

adjective

1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic

true blue

2 of 2

noun

: a person who is true-blue

Examples of true-blue in a Sentence

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Adjective
Reflecting on this year’s Nordic Film Market (NFM), the head of industry said the premium slate spans titles from both exciting new and seasoned filmmakers, covering all genres, from true-blue arthouse to cross-over and commercially-oriented fare. Annika Pham, Variety, 16 Jan. 2024 Simon, a true-blue auteur, of course refuses, but as the production drags on and more problems arise, he’s tempted to give in just to save his film from ruin, even if that could ruin his film. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 The large window directly above the vanity provides plenty of natural light, helping the true-blue color stand out against the white walls, tile, and sink. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023 Wood played many characters who were true-blue reliable, and others who were high-strung and neurotic. Tim Gray, Variety, 20 July 2023 Lil Uzi Vert is one of the most ambitious rappers of their generation, a true-blue astral traveler who sees the form’s traditions as a matrix to warp in unexpected ways. Clayton Purdom, Rolling Stone, 30 June 2023 What began with a small community of digital artists and small studios has now burgeoned into an entire ecosystem of homegrown and international talent making some of the biggest and most innovative projects in the world, either as service studios or true-blue producers. Callum McLennan, Variety, 13 June 2023 But for true-blue fajita fans, that’s just the point. Emily Heil, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023 This is a true-blue house shoe: deeply uncomfortable and designed for short-distance travel. Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

from the association of blue with constancy

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of true-blue was circa 1636

Dictionary Entries Near true-blue

true bill

true-blue

true blue

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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

true-blue

adjective
ˈtrü-ˈblü
: very faithful

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