as in deep
firmly established over time
the hard-core habits that generate our mountains of trash everyday will be extremely difficult to change
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Recent Examples of hard-core
Mount Everest holds a special aura for hardcore climbers and casual fans of the sport alike.
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
Far from a victory for Big Tech, the Perlmutter firing may be a triumph for hardcore MAGA Republicans, who have shown signs of taking a more skeptical posture on AI companies’ land-grabbing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
This last note is only for the hardcore draft lottery nerds.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
According to hardcore fans, Taylor Swift has requested the 5th and final extension for the use of the trademarks Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) & ‘reputation (Taylor’s Version) earlier this year.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025
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Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 15 May 2025
Far from a victory for Big Tech, the Perlmutter firing may be a triumph for hardcore MAGA Republicans, who have shown signs of taking a more skeptical posture on AI companies’ land-grabbing.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
This last note is only for the hardcore draft lottery nerds.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
According to hardcore fans, Taylor Swift has requested the 5th and final extension for the use of the trademarks Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) & ‘reputation (Taylor’s Version) earlier this year.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-core
Adjective
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Simone is damaged and buoyant simultaneously, and the young actress shows a deep maturity in the portrayal of the character's complex mental and emotional state.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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But according to recent discoveries made at volcanoes in Hawai’i, trace amounts of some of those coveted metals are seeping up from the planet’s deepest reaches.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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An inveterate traveler who had explored 60-plus countries and often incorporated historical art and cultural references into her designs, McFadden died in September at the age of 85.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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My wife and younger son, however, are inveterate puzzle solvers.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Recognizing the signs of stroke and acting fast can mean the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability.—
Mill Etienne,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Paddy Boyland, a lifelong Blue, is saying farewell.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Hard-core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-core. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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