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adjective

ˈdī-ˌhärd How to pronounce die-hard (audio)
Definition of die-hardnext
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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noun

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as in neocon

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as in militant

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Recent Examples of die-hard
Adjective
Many have sought to distance themselves from the president’s most unpopular policies while also trying not to alienate his die-hard supporters. — Shahrzad Rasekh Patrick Cooley Mark Bonamo Kevin Williams, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2026 Joswiak adds that Apple isn’t making products for the die-hard AI believers chasing superintelligence. — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
Once a diehard Phillies fan, Walsh is now locked in on the Tigers. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 July 2026 Longtime diehard Knicks fan Ben Stiller was also at the Frost Bank Center, wielding his phone to add to the series of videos he’s been filming, rumored to be for an upcoming documentary. — Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 14 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for die-hard
Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
  1. traditional
  2. neocon
  3. militant
  4. conservative
  5. neoconservative
  6. loyal
  7. orthodox
  8. staunch
Adjective
  • In addition to traditional cancellation and interruption protection, the plan includes medical coverage, emergency evacuation benefits and reimbursement for certain travel inconveniences.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Keurig and Lavazza’s new pods ditch the traditional plastic cups for compostable coffee tablets.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of traditional
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  • At the same time, the recent, deadly brutality of the agency and its partners has led, according to some polls, to strong support for such a policy; those espousing the slogan have included Bill Kristol, the neocon anti-Trump writer.
    — Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • This faith caused the neocons to recoil in from the Obama administration’s 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 17 June 2026
Definition of neocon
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  • The Israeli military said the strike on Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza targeted a Hamas commander and other militants, without providing evidence.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Aside from the sieges, hospitals and other medical facilities have frequently come under Israeli fire or been hit by airstrikes that the military says target Hamas militants.
    — Kareem Chehayeb, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of militant
Adjective
  • The only other seats that went from blue to red are Texas' 32nd congressional district and Tennessee' 9th congressional district, but both of those flips were enabled by redistricting efforts that made the electorates far more conservative.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
  • But the mood about data centers and AI has turned negative in both liberal and conservative circles.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of conservative
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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
  • 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
Definition of neoconservative
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  • As our loyal readers know, Langley has become the most famous woman in country music, and there's no close second.
    — David Hookstead, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The company could use its loyal fanbase and sizable playoff ratings to help justify distribution fees to pay TV providers while marginally adding some subscribers to HBO Max.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.
    — Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 31 Oct. 2026
  • Netanyahu’s bloc is comprised of Likued plus right-wing and orthodox Jewish parties.
    — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of orthodox
Adjective
  • The last time Mississippi chose a new Democratic senator was 1947, and the winner then was a staunch segregationist.
    — BILL BARROW, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
  • But the memory foam fan club also has plenty of staunch supporters.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of staunch

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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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