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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
Based on the Anne Rice book series The Vampire Chronicles, the AMC series Interview With the Vampire has built a die-hard fan base since its premiere in 2022. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026 But there’s another throwback cameo that even die-hard fans likely missed. — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 6 July 2026
Noun
And the dejected diehard of a downtrodden franchise isn’t truly stuck in a one-sided detrimental relationship. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026 Superdry unveiled hundreds of stores and developed a diehard following for its streetwear and bright skateboard and athletic-inspired styles. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 7 May 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
  • The Spanish artist Guitarricadelafuente, known for his modern-meets-traditional folk sounds, made his television debut on Jimmy Kimmel Live!
    — Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026
  • Beondegi, for example, is a traditional steamed silkworm pupae snack served by street vendors in paper cups.
    — Gawon Bae, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Definition of traditional
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  • 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
  • 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 neocon
Noun
  • Houthi militants based in Yemen claimed to have struck two Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, days after the group announced a naval blockade on Saudi ships.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
  • Global oil prices on Thursday crossed $100 a barrel for the first time since May, after Houthi militants in Yemen claimed to have struck two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
    — Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of militant
Adjective
  • The pumps are designed with a delicate almond toe, a conservative high-cut vamp, and a sensible heel, measuring around three inches.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • Kagan, often seen as a bridge-builder, echoed that approach in her comments Thursday, which followed her testimony before Congress alongside conservative Justice Amy Coney Barrett last week on security threats and other issues facing the court.
    — Gene Johnson, Fortune, 24 July 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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  • Abercrombie’s denim, which has garnered a loyal following thanks to its flattering fits, wide selection of silhouettes, and Curve Love designs that work season after season.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026
  • That demographic also showed stronger brand receptivity during the tournament, with World Cup viewers 21% more likely to feel loyal to advertisers and 24% more likely to view tournament ads as credible​, according to NBCUniversal data.
    — Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of loyal
Adjective
  • Tens of thousands of ultra-orthodox Jews, sometimes called Haredi, have refused conscription into the Israeli militia on religious grounds.
    — Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 14 July 2026
  • The 28-year-old struggled in Amorim’s 4-3-2-1 system, but Carrick has largely used a more orthodox 4-2-3-1 shape since taking over, making room for Rashford on the left side of the forward line.
    — Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of orthodox
Adjective
  • The Northwest Indiana Forum has been a staunch supporter of data centers, but that didn’t color the study’s findings, Ross said.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2026
  • Jones, in the first major race of his political career, faces a staunch challenge in Thompson, who has held the seat for 30 years and glided into the general election with almost 41% of the vote.
    — Evelyn Ronan, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
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