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
Can either of them win over a dyed-in-the-wool MGB skeptic?
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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
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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But babies, people with weakened immune systems, and those with chronic lung conditions are more likely to get seriously sick, developing illnesses like bronchiolitis or pneumonia.—
Evan Moore
November 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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According to the superintendent, chronic absenteeism was a large factor in its letter grade drop and has created plans for each of its schools to celebrate and encourage attendance.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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