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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
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
About a year and a half later, however, Blanco has largely won the die-hard Selenators—and earned his own spot on the proverbial lists of famous Internet Boyfriends in the process.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Also, Carter is a Philadelphia native who grew up a die-hard Eagles fan.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Nevertheless, even die-hard Sargent fans are in for a treat: For starters, the show’s approximately 100 works include the crème de la crème of Sargents from across the globe.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Davidson’s honest, no-filter approach and die-hard love for Axe made this partnership culturally relevant between the two entities.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 27 Apr. 2025
About a year and a half later, however, Blanco has largely won the die-hard Selenators—and earned his own spot on the proverbial lists of famous Internet Boyfriends in the process.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
Also, Carter is a Philadelphia native who grew up a die-hard Eagles fan.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 25 Apr. 2025
For Every Occasion By Audrey Noble Nevertheless, even die-hard Sargent fans are in for a treat: For starters, the show’s approximately 100 works include the crème de la crème of Sargents from across the globe.
—Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
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Known for its bold yellow hue and long history in traditional medicine, turmeric has caught the attention of researchers for one surprising reason: its potential to help lower cholesterol.—
Jennifer Moll,
Verywell Health,
19 May 2025
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Mirrored after the traditional athletic signing days wherein student athletes commit on paper to pursue their academic and athletic careers at a college or university, academic signing days are designed to honor scholars following a different path.—
Lena Miano,
Arkansas Online,
19 May 2025
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Mamet’s disfavor arguably has less to do with his hard-right turn into neocon bloviation than the calcification of much of his more recent writing.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Apr. 2025
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The big picture: Some America First celebrities, including Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon, have long been suspicious of Waltz's neocon roots.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The blog post that Trump showed Ramaphosa during the White House meeting was published by American Thinker, a conservative online magazine, about conflict and racial tensions in South Africa and Congo.—
Stephanie Burnett,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Protecting these investments is the conservative, pro-growth and America First approach.—
Zach Colletti,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Wielding the language of liberal internationalism to justify ruinous intervention abroad has long been the modus operandi of the neoconservatives, who, since the ascendancy of Trump over the Republican Party, have gravitated back to their original home among the Democrats.—
Anatol Lieven,
Harper's Magazine,
19 Feb. 2025
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Trump is fusing this use of American power, which the neoconservatives and George W. Bush had no qualms about, to a much more aggressive vision of national interest.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
28 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Some beauty companies, particularly those that offer a wide variety of cosmetics products, could see strong gains as U.S.-China trade worries ease and loyal consumers seek out their essentials on a budget.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Season 20 winner Noah Thompson found success in country music, performing alongside genre staples and growing a loyal fanbase.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 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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Greene, a staunch Trump ally, won her election in November in the critical swing state that the president also won.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Johnson’s selection came over the fierce opposition of some of the school’s staunchest supporters, who celebrate FAMU’s legacy of Black excellence, social mobility and cultural pride.—
Kate Payne,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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