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
Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Even among Fraser’s die-hard fans, his portrayal of Eisenhower seems likely to prove a baffling liability.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes the World Cup special is the colorful, zany diehard fans.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Through telling her life story, this doc reveals a juicy tale that even her most die-hard fans might not have known.
—Debby Wolfinsohn, Entertainment Weekly, 27 May 2026
Even among Fraser’s die-hard fans, his portrayal of Eisenhower seems likely to prove a baffling liability.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 May 2026
Noun
Stiller, like a true diehard, still revisits that play from time to time.
—Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
Part of what makes the World Cup special is the colorful, zany diehard fans.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 16 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
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Launched in Taiwan last month to the sound of drums and a traditional lion dance, the 21,000-ton civilian vessel connects the northern Taiwan port of Keelung with the island of Ishigaki, in southwestern Japan’s idyllic Okinawa prefecture.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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At Miraval Berkshires, guests are immersed in an intimate, nature-rich setting that invites connection, whether that means getting to know others, engaging with our expert specialists, exploring team challenges, or participating in ceremonies grounded in traditional wisdom.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
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Moreover, during the Iraq war, the Jewish community could effectively argue that framing the conflict as a Jewish neocon conspiracy was baseless, even as some neoconservatives influenced policy.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 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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The Israeli military said two soldiers were wounded, one severely, in an encounter Friday with militants in southern Lebanon.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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The ceasefire agreement calls for Lebanon’s armed forces to take control of security zones in Lebanon from which the militants would be banned.—
Bassem Mroue,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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While some political observers are brushing off speculation that a deluge of ballots could allow Steyer to crawl into the top two, conservative activists are keeping a close watch.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Energy consultancy Rystad, meanwhile, believes a $1-2 per barrel premium on oil prices is a conservative estimate.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Senor and Stephens are neoconservatives who hardly needed to be convinced that the members of progressive movements were not friends of the Jewish people.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Moreover, during the Iraq war, the Jewish community could effectively argue that framing the conflict as a Jewish neocon conspiracy was baseless, even as some neoconservatives influenced policy.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The brand stuck to its DTC roots though, insisting on launching new products online first to get feedback from loyal customers.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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Another approach to cutting down the workforce is voluntary layoffs, a move that rewards loyal workers.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Valencia’s campaign is backed by most of the nation’s traditional parties and by economists who are concerned about the growing levels of debt under the Petro administration and want Colombia to return to more orthodox policies, the Associated Press reported.—
Armando Regil Velasco,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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The documentary traces Hier’s path from an orthodox Jewish enclave to international prominence as the founder of the Simon Wiesenthal Center and Museum of Tolerance.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Palace’s defence, so staunch for much of this campaign, snuffed out any serious danger.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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But the Veterans Park Neighborhood Association, staunch opponents of the shelter location, went to court in December over the city’s previous decision.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 May 2026
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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