as in chronic
being such by habit and not likely to change
as a dyed-in-the-wool skeptic, I give these "confirmed" UFO sightings as much credence as I do the tooth fairy
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Recent Examples of dyed-in-the-wool
While both directors come from the theater world (Rauch is the former artistic director of the prestigious Oregon Shakespeare Festival), the show’s team included dyed-in-the-wool ballroom creators, too.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Can either of them win over a dyed-in-the-wool MGB skeptic?
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
Located in remote destinations along iconic byways, motor lodges are designed to accommodate dyed-in-the-wool road warriors.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
We’re dyed-in-the-wool April Fools’ Day haters around here, but hold on one second — Duolingo and Peacock might be on to something.
—Richard Lawler, The Verge, 1 Apr. 2023
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Feb. 2026
Can either of them win over a dyed-in-the-wool MGB skeptic?
—Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2023
Located in remote destinations along iconic byways, motor lodges are designed to accommodate dyed-in-the-wool road warriors.
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 22 May 2023
We’re dyed-in-the-wool April Fools’ Day haters around here, but hold on one second — Duolingo and Peacock might be on to something.
—Richard Lawler, The Verge, 1 Apr. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dyed-in-the-wool
chronic
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Blepharitis refers to any inflammation of the eyelid, which can also be the result of chronic overproduction of oil on the eyelid glands, bacterial infections, or even seborrheic dermatitis.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The larval forms of these parasites migrate through the skin and can invade the eyes, causing chronic inflammation that can lead to blindness.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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