as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the team's hard-nosed coach doesn't make exceptions for anybody
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Recent Examples of hard-nosed
For decades, Tottenham Hotspur has been desperately seeking a hard-nosed winner.
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Led by Eastern Conference Finals MVP Pascal Siakam and a hard-nosed defense, Indiana took a surprising 48-47 lead into halftime.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
In the end, the resolution of the love triangle doesn’t evoke a triumph of wild passion over hard-nosed calculation.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
However, she was hounded by the Golden State Valkyries hard-nosed defense, going 0-for-7 from three in the loss.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Led by Eastern Conference Finals MVP Pascal Siakam and a hard-nosed defense, Indiana took a surprising 48-47 lead into halftime.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
In the end, the resolution of the love triangle doesn’t evoke a triumph of wild passion over hard-nosed calculation.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
However, she was hounded by the Golden State Valkyries hard-nosed defense, going 0-for-7 from three in the loss.
—Devin Robertson, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-nosed
Adjective
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But earth sign parents can also lean toward being stubborn and strict, which may cause friction during a stand off or while navigating discipline or tough conversations.—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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If using for very stubborn stains, use Oxy Bleach powder, which will be gentler and less destructive.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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But Galkin is adamant that because their focus was always the victims, Kohberger’s plea deal only changed one thing.—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
11 July 2025
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The call came on what was the hottest day of the year in the U.K., but staff were adamant Moo needed picking up, much to Ford's mild annoyance.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Its steadfast dedication to its classic roots, combined with a fearless spirit of innovation, results in pieces that never fail to amaze.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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But others in the political realm have been steadfast in their support of Gunn’s framing of the character.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
12 July 2025
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“Hard-nosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-nosed. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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