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
Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As any die-hard fan of Reagan-era cinema will tell you, the 1983 hit revolved around a Seattle computer nerd named David Lightman, played by Matthew Broderick as dorky but in a sorta cute, pre-Ferris Bueller way.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, the two were bundled up on the couch watching the University of Miami Hurricanes—a team that counts Ramirez as a diehard, lifelong fan—beat the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Then there are the die-hard speed puzzlers who are finding competition and community in jigsaws.
—Eric Mandel, AJC.com, 4 Mar. 2026
As any die-hard fan of Reagan-era cinema will tell you, the 1983 hit revolved around a Seattle computer nerd named David Lightman, played by Matthew Broderick as dorky but in a sorta cute, pre-Ferris Bueller way.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Noun
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
Instead, the two were bundled up on the couch watching the University of Miami Hurricanes—a team that counts Ramirez as a diehard, lifelong fan—beat the Ohio State University Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
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Ken Heinz Hedge Fund Research That breakdown in traditional relationships reflects the unusual nature of the current shock, said industry veterans.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2026
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Meals are usually served with corn or flour tortillas warmed in a traditional Oaxacan clay oven alongside a flight of salsas made from the 12 different types of chili peppers grown on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 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 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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Pakistan denied targeting civilians, saying its operations are focused on Pakistani Taliban militants and their support networks.—
MUNIR AHMED,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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The crisis has worsened recently to include other militants from the neighboring Sahel region, including the Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin, which claimed its first attack on Nigerian soil last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The couple raised Christian and his two brothers in Haan, a small, conservative town.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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While Gruev has been dependable, swapping him in for a striker like Nmecha is, surely, too conservative.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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He’s been just as friendly, at times, with the most fanatical of neoconservatives, particularly on the movement’s anti-Muslim fringe.—
Michelle Goldberg,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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As the Trump political phenomenon and movement began to take shape in 2015, the neoconservatives were first worried most about another Republican—Rand Paul and his 2016 presidential campaign.—
Jack Hunter,
Washington Post,
13 Jan. 2026
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But Steve Vai and Joe Satriani continue to draw loyal audiences craving their deep, roller coaster-like dives into unbridled six-string virtuosity.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Being a Payton Guy has extended NFL lives and poured millions upon millions of dollars into loyal bank accounts.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Despite the revolving door of presidents, Peru’s economy has been stable over the past decade, with governments sticking to orthodox economic policies that include modest fiscal spending, while international companies have been encouraged to invest in areas like mining and infrastructure.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Mar. 2026
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The orthodox Jewish school Shalhevet enjoyed a terrific season even though their longtime coach, Ryan Coleman, left for Milken.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Medical missions have also ended in staunch Cuban ally Venezuela, as well as Guatemala.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
15 Mar. 2026
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Wendell Phillips, a onetime abolitionist ally, became a staunch opponent of Stanton’s women’s-suffrage push.—
Moira Donegan,
New Yorker,
13 Mar. 2026
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