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
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Avoiding these common kitchen renovation pitfalls will save you time and money down the line.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
These proactive measures not only extend the life of your roof but also help prevent costly repairs down the line, ensuring your investment is protected year-round.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Certification is a key step that paves the way for the utility to charge customers for costs down the line.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Decades down the line, London would also witness the union of another history-making wedding, that of Lady Anne Spencer’s niece, Lady Diana Spencer, to Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
The ratings agencies also cautioned that the city’s budget could have more problems down the line depending on whether the federal government follows through on threats to cut its funding to Colorado and Denver.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Trending Colors As a whole, designers will urge you to steer clear of buying a sofa in a color that is currently super hot—what's in now may be so last year in just a few months down the line, after all.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
As unsecured creditors, gift card holders fall well down the line of creditors when a company goes bankrupt, Rossman said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Sadly, there was no space for her in either the main categories or the down-the-line spots.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2025
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
Around 40% of employees expect to follow Siemiatkowski’s lead in culling staff down the line as a result of AI, according to the 2025 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Avoiding these common kitchen renovation pitfalls will save you time and money down the line.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Feb. 2026
These proactive measures not only extend the life of your roof but also help prevent costly repairs down the line, ensuring your investment is protected year-round.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
Certification is a key step that paves the way for the utility to charge customers for costs down the line.
—Drew Kann, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Decades down the line, London would also witness the union of another history-making wedding, that of Lady Anne Spencer’s niece, Lady Diana Spencer, to Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
—Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 17 Feb. 2026
The ratings agencies also cautioned that the city’s budget could have more problems down the line depending on whether the federal government follows through on threats to cut its funding to Colorado and Denver.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 10 Feb. 2026
Trending Colors As a whole, designers will urge you to steer clear of buying a sofa in a color that is currently super hot—what's in now may be so last year in just a few months down the line, after all.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
As unsecured creditors, gift card holders fall well down the line of creditors when a company goes bankrupt, Rossman said.
—Roxana Popescu, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for down-the-line
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Last week, Sanders — the longtime Vermont independent and staunch critic of the Republican president — called for a permanent cap of 15% on credit card rates.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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CrossFit, the high-intensity gym begun by the staunch libertarian Greg Glassman, went from 13 gyms in 2005 to 13,000 in 2016.—
Annie Levin,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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Swift's more recent looks oscillate between retro-glam styles and timeless, polished looks aligned with a movement toward quiet luxury trends—though her now-iconic bangs remain a steadfast companion.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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Now running for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts after serving in the Legislature for almost two decades, Kelly is ready to put his experience and steadfast values to work protecting taxpayers and keeping Texas state government strong, prosperous, and accountable.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Middleton has been loyal to the iconic Le Pliage Original canvas bag since at least 2005.—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
15 Feb. 2026
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They’re loved for being protective and loyal, and taking a romantic leap of faith could bring unexpected rewards.—
Annabel Gat,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2026
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But despite his characteristic command and media savvy, Jackson’s campaign never gained true momentum, scoring mixed results.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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This, however, is not true of US Skimo, which has been rapidly professionalizing as a governing body since the sport was announced as a future Winter Olympic event back in 2021.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, makeup artists think spring breakers will pack their best cushion-y, cloud lips instead of their icy alternatives.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
13 Feb. 2026
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Kansas City figured its best sales pitch centered on its facilities and its location in the heart of America.—
Sam McDowell
Updated February 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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It has been billed as a faithful adaptation, expanding each of Rowling's seven books into individual seasons.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Feb. 2026
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She's always been a faithful fan of fashion.—
Kevin Huynh,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The siblings believed that their mother, a devout Christian, felt them, too.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Mustafa’s 2024 debut album, Dunya—a folk memoir about growing up as a devout Muslim in a violent Toronto housing project as the son of immigrants from Sudan—was wildly acclaimed.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
11 Feb. 2026
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