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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as in neocon
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attitudes or opinions tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
a professor of economics who regards himself as the lone bastion of political die-hardism on an overwhelmingly liberal campus
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Recent Examples of die-hard
Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Longhorns supporters stretched throughout the stands parallel to third base, with their seemingly most die-hard fans stationed directly behind their bench, and Red Raiders fans mirrored that almost exactly along first.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 7 June 2025
But for die-hard fans ready to pay another $20 a month for the privilege, the remainder of the White Sox season, and the rest of CHSN’s programming, is finally there on Comcast.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
And for die-hard gamers, being a part of that experience feels worth every penny.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Here’s a surprise from a die-hard closed-end fund (CEF) fan like me: Sometimes CEFs aren’t your best bet.
—Michael Foster, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
Longhorns supporters stretched throughout the stands parallel to third base, with their seemingly most die-hard fans stationed directly behind their bench, and Red Raiders fans mirrored that almost exactly along first.
—Lauren Merola, New York Times, 7 June 2025
But for die-hard fans ready to pay another $20 a month for the privilege, the remainder of the White Sox season, and the rest of CHSN’s programming, is finally there on Comcast.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
And for die-hard gamers, being a part of that experience feels worth every penny.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
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The plan hopes to recreate wooded areas to shelter rivers and re-establish more traditional cattle and sheep grazing practices — and building more affordable housing.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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The annual price of a single-family home in the U.S. luxury marketplace grew by 7.6 percent between 2023 and 2024, twice the rate of the traditional market at 3 percent, according to the Coldwell Banker Global Luxury program's 2025 Trend Report.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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Kushner founded the Abraham Accords Peace Institute shortly after, which has since been absorbed by The Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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El Dorado County is often considered a conservative area, said Shingle Springs resident Ed Mattison, one of the protest’s organizers and an Air Force veteran.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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In the nearly 20 years since the show's conclusion, the loyal fanbase has pushed for a revival, and Cranston was working behind the scenes to deliver just that.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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Yet each performance feels angled at a slightly different degree, one distinct acting turn making all the difference between a charming scoundrel, a depressed artist, a loyal sidekick, an aloof intellectual, or a precocious kid.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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Martinez is 29 years old, stands at 5-foot-11 with a 72-inch reach, and fights in an orthodox right-handed stance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But there should be no such wall—even in the most orthodox capitalist system.—
Paul Laudicina,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Former Cincinnati Reds shortstop Zack Cozart, who has also been a staunch Trump supporter in the past, expressed a similar sentiment to Strickland in an X post on Monday.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2025
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Israel’s staunch ally, the U.S., stepped in to help shoot down Iranian missiles, while other global leaders have called to de-escalate tensions.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
16 June 2025
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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