as in staunch
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a down-the-line supporter of the Republican Party
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Recent Examples of down-the-line
Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Francisco Lindor followed with a down-the-line single to bring another run for the Mets (38-22).
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Any preconceived idea that the 50-year-old might be a cold, straight-down-the-line manager who plays it safe has been dispelled.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
And consumers could still pay more of tariffs’ cost down the line.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Franklin could rebuild a sleeping giant and reconstruct his standing as an elite college football coach, positioning himself for another top role down the line.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This proactive approach saves you the hassle of dealing with overwhelming clutter down the line.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Fans will have to part with the Original Glazed Blueberry Cake, Original Glazed Lemon Filled and Cake Batter doughnuts, though Krispy Kreme noted that these flavors could return down the line.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has compiled a calendar highlighting key 2025-2026 awards season dates, from the Oscars to the Golden Globes to the awards-positioning Sundance Film Festival, whose lineup typically signals which potential Academy Awards players might bubble up down the line.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Luxus is targeting entry-level bags for acquisitions, but may sprinkle in rarer styles down the line.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Faulkman said the program has given kids a strong, healthy start to life and saved the county money down the line in future disability services.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Alcaraz toyed with an unconventional wide position on serve, which opened up an even more extreme angle for him; Sinner began slinging those returns down-the-line.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
With Sinner serving at 2-9, Alcaraz ripped a down-the-line forehand winner to capture the match and fell to the court on his back.
—Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025
Francisco Lindor followed with a down-the-line single to bring another run for the Mets (38-22).
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
Any preconceived idea that the 50-year-old might be a cold, straight-down-the-line manager who plays it safe has been dispelled.
—Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 18 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Plus, the very nature of recording your live stream of thoughts means a lot of editing later down the line.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
And consumers could still pay more of tariffs’ cost down the line.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Franklin could rebuild a sleeping giant and reconstruct his standing as an elite college football coach, positioning himself for another top role down the line.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
This proactive approach saves you the hassle of dealing with overwhelming clutter down the line.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2025
Fans will have to part with the Original Glazed Blueberry Cake, Original Glazed Lemon Filled and Cake Batter doughnuts, though Krispy Kreme noted that these flavors could return down the line.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
Entertainment Weekly has compiled a calendar highlighting key 2025-2026 awards season dates, from the Oscars to the Golden Globes to the awards-positioning Sundance Film Festival, whose lineup typically signals which potential Academy Awards players might bubble up down the line.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
Luxus is targeting entry-level bags for acquisitions, but may sprinkle in rarer styles down the line.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Faulkman said the program has given kids a strong, healthy start to life and saved the county money down the line in future disability services.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
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China is always a staunch doer and important contributor to global green development.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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This reality is so sobering that even staunch climate optimists have had to adjust.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The balance of power in Mississippi is shifting away from extremism and chaos and toward champions of working families, driven by Democrats’ steadfast commitment to their communities.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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But the disruption is already wreaking havoc on the normally steadfast program.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Keystone ensures the Walkabout 26 Max exterior works as the most loyal of multi-adventure partners, starting with a huge pass-through front storage locker made possible by the drop frame.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
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In recent years, Bleed had continued recording and performing, maintaining a loyal fan base drawn to his signature mix of southern wisdom and lyrical realism.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The interior of the shoe stays true to the brand’s line of classic winter boots, lined with a plush wool blend.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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One mailer in particular said that Persson and fellow Democratic candidates wanted to build apartments on 300 acres of green space, which isn’t true, Persson said.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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However, on his eighth touch, Payne turned a good play into a disaster.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Nov. 2025
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Arsenal’s second-half performance here was arguably their best of the campaign.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Canada’s Crave appears not to have remained faithful to the Celebrity Traitors UK.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dalia embarks on a quest to find a legendary truffle that could save the situation guided by Igor’s field notes and his faithful dog Birba, played by a real truffle-hunting pooch.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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She was described as a happy, devout child who loved reading.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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And nearly all socialists, like most other Oklahomans, were devout Christians.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Down-the-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/down-the-line. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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