as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Recent Examples of die-hard
Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 11 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
Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Stiller, like a true diehard, still revisits that play from time to time.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Among them is 13-year-old Juan David Iza, a die-hard Ecuador fan.
—Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 11 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
Noun
Perhaps this was just some overexcited UFO diehard with a hunch and money to burn.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Stiller, like a true diehard, still revisits that play from time to time.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
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The States has never been a traditional soccer-loving country, but Tuesday’s turnout provided more evidence there is a committed and passionate fanbase there.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The nine-time Grammy winner is surrounded by a collection of lion figurines, guitars, traditional hand drums and a piano.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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The former leftists who dreamed of spreading democracy at the barrel of a gun, after all, were only one part of the neocon movement.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Frum and Brooks discuss the origins of the term neocon, what the neocons got right, and why they should be listened to today.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
28 Jan. 2026
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Overnight on July 4, 2025, more than a dozen heavily armed antifa militants belonging to a Dallas-area antifa chapter ambushed Homeland Security personnel guarding the ICE holding site near Fort Worth.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Iran, which has armed Hamas, offers support to the militants.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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The vote came against the backdrop of conservative reform groups within the SBC, notably the Center for Baptist Leadership, seeing a major victory Tuesday in Florida pastor Willy Rice's election as the next Southern Baptist president.—
Jeana Fermi,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
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The mules sit on a conservative 55mm heel, which measures two inches.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Panelists suggested ever more intricate ways to give regional peace a chance, until the neoconservative Michael Ledeen spoke out heretically.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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The New Britain native was popular and enjoyed the support of loyal followers.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
13 June 2026
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Central to that vision is a commitment to celebrating the brand's Scottish roots while cultivating a loyal international following.—
Monique Jessen,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Tinubu’s two-year presidency has focused on fixing Nigeria’s ailing economy by cutting fuel subsidies, engineering a return to orthodox monetary policy at the central bank, taming inflation, and introducing a new tax regime.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
24 Nov. 2025
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An ultra-orthodox school sat adjacent to the library, and its staff supplied the settlers with sleeping mats and air conditioning for the long night.—
Ryan Byrnes,
Literary Hub,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The stanch liberal congresswoman from San Francisco served two stints as the highest-ranking member of Congress, first from 2007-2011 and again from 2019-2023.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
9 Dec. 2025
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But Greene has been a staunch opponent of AIPAC and its pouring of cash into elections.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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