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 diehard
Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s sweet swing is about to give a Rockies diehard a life-changing payday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Hank is a Dallas Cowboys diehard; the idea of Bobby getting into the Premier League sends him into full-body shivers.
—Jeremy Gordon, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2025
Shohei Ohtani’s sweet swing is about to give a Rockies diehard a life-changing payday.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
Because of the way contracts are negotiated, this year, a die-hard NFL fan who wants to see every game will have to pay more than $750 in streaming subscriptions, writes Forbes’ Mary Roeloffs.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Camila Guerrero Diaz is known to devotees of the group as one of Metallica’s most die-hard fans, having gone to around 180 shows, sporting multiple Metallica tattoos, and getting personal hellos from Lars at most shows.
—Jason Newman, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for diehard
Adjective
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Red mesh iron bookshelves and traditional Italian kitchen towels suspended like airy curtains from the ceiling add to the quirky interior.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Kirk capitalized on the widening gap to position himself as a conservative cultural authority on traditional values and religion.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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If neocon values are worth applying to the world, they should be applied consistently.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
27 Aug. 2025
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Maybe one day democracy really will bloom like wildflowers across the vast deserts of the Middle East, just as the neocons envisioned.—
Carlo Versano,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 June 2025
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An Israeli military official, speaking on condition of anonymity under military guidelines, told The Associated Press that about 2,000 to 3,000 Hamas militants remain in Gaza City, along with a network of tunnels.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Israeli military estimates there are up to 3,000 Hamas militants in Gaza City, a military official said Tuesday, but the tiny number underscores the nearly impossible task facing the IDF, comprising less than 1% of the local population.—
Oren Liebermann,
CNN Money,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10 during a speaking engagement at Utah Valley University, tributes have poured in from across the country—including from several Dancing With the Stars alumni.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Young America’s Foundation, the latter’s parent organization, is similar to Kirk’s conservative student group Turning Point USA.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Panelists suggested ever more intricate ways to give regional peace a chance, until the neoconservative Michael Ledeen spoke out heretically.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
2 Sep. 2025
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And of course, the U.S. joined Israel's unprovoked, devastating 12-day bombardment of Iran this summer—fulfilling the fantasies of the same hardline hawks and neoconservatives in Washington Trump once criticized.—
Azadeh Shahshahani,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Or write a support email with the perfect mix of humor and sincerity to turn a fuming customer into a loyal advocate?—
Rupesh Dabbir,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Critics have also accused Patel of politicizing the FBI, firing senior officials seen as insufficiently loyal to Trump, and prioritizing public image over investigative integrity.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And even though the military is short of manpower, the government refuses to draft ultra-orthodox men, whose religious political parties are key to the Netanyahu coalition.—
Ron Scherf,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Traditional music and Kolo dancing by Prazna Flasa Tambura, the Ansambl Sokoli, the Seoske Dame singers, and DJ Dex, with a presentation from Parish Priest, Father Milos Zivkovic on orthodox religious traditions and specialty vendors with music, books, jewelry, and icons for sale.—
Gina Grillo,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Established in 1945 by advertising pioneer Albert Lasker and his wife, Mary, who was a staunch advocate for medical research, the awards highlight basic biological discoveries and advances that improve human health.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Forget the critics and the staunch music execs, the fans are so ready!—
Michael Nied,
PEOPLE,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Diehard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/diehard. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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