as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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Recent Examples of true-blue
Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.
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Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
All the stuff, really, enough to make a bona-fide, honest-to-God, true-blue spoof feature, the kind made by a studio and with a budget and giant stars and a full-fledged theatrical release.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2025
The band is rounded out by true-blue musicians Carlos O’Connell (the guitarist for Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.) on bass and David Ashby (frontman of local London band Sleaze, who in fact first introduced Felber to The Ivy House) on keys.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 July 2025
The fact that Washington lacks a true-blue pass-rusher makes a potential move for Watt even more of a necessity.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Even in true-blue Manhattan, Columbus Circle still has its 76-foot tall namesake at its center, a monument developed in response to the violent lynchings of Italian-American immigrants.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
All the stuff, really, enough to make a bona-fide, honest-to-God, true-blue spoof feature, the kind made by a studio and with a budget and giant stars and a full-fledged theatrical release.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2025
The band is rounded out by true-blue musicians Carlos O’Connell (the guitarist for Irish rock band Fontaines D.C.) on bass and David Ashby (frontman of local London band Sleaze, who in fact first introduced Felber to The Ivy House) on keys.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 12 July 2025
The fact that Washington lacks a true-blue pass-rusher makes a potential move for Watt even more of a necessity.
—Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Even in true-blue Manhattan, Columbus Circle still has its 76-foot tall namesake at its center, a monument developed in response to the violent lynchings of Italian-American immigrants.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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At the July 4, 2024, celebration, the first lady pulled Emhoff aside and questioned if the second couple were loyal to the Bidens.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
23 Sep. 2025
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Since launching in 2023, the group has cultivated a loyal following and now averages over 100 rides per month, according to Alba.—
Ladan Anoushfar,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities are seeking the death penalty against Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old charged in the fatal shooting of Kirk, who was a staunch Trump ally.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
20 Sep. 2025
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Kimmel had been a staunch supporter of Colbert, even endorsing him to beat his own show in the category of Outstanding Talk Series at Sunday's Emmys.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Sep. 2025
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For 19 years, its dedicated staff and steadfast supporters have provided vital care to over 100,000 young people across southern Africa, including young people living with HIV/AIDS and those facing mental health challenges.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
23 Sep. 2025
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After that harrowing hike up the boulder field, the nerve-wracking exposure of our search site has pushed even this steadfast high-drive purebred over threshold.—
Ted Katauskas,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
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Charles – who is known to be deeply faithful and regularly attends services – has visited the Holy See on several occasions.—
Lauren Said-Moorhouse,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement Far from a faithful rendering of Pynchon’s text, One Battle After Another identifies the most cinematic and emotional veins of Vineland’s network of narrative and, true to Anderson’s word, runs like a thief.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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By this time, Elio is beginning to confront the reality of Oliver’s eventual departure (and thus, his first experience of true heartbreak).—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
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This time, the Cougars feature a true freshman at QB in Bear Bachmeier, who has looked sharp throwing for 518 yards and four TDs as BYU breezed through non-conference play.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Like her husband, Erika Kirk is a devout Christian and promotes her biblical and political views on her Midweek Rise Up podcast.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Kirk, an outspoken and devout protestant Christian, was supposedly considering Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy around the time of his death, in the telling of some online.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After catching this unexpected moment, Emily couldn’t resist sharing the footage on her dog’s dedicated TikTok account.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The commission’s recommendation came with the caveat, however, that the associated development agreement is modified to require completion of transit improvements — namely a reconfiguration of Sports Arena Boulevard to include dedicated bus lanes — during the first phase of development.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To the devoted, live-and-die-with-the-team fan – or, for a more extreme example, those who bet on the Rams against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday – the ending was crushing.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
23 Sep. 2025
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Manacled gained a devoted following.—
Nikki McCann Ramirez,
Rolling Stone,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 27 Sep. 2025.
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