Synonyms of true-blue

true-blue

adjective

ˈtrü-ˈblü 

as in staunch

firm in one's allegiance to someone or something

a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• staunch
• loyal
• steadfast
• faithful
• devout
• true
• devoted
• dedicated
• good
• ardent
• pious
• constant
• down-the-line
• steady
• fervent
• fast
• passionate
• reliable
• dependable
• trusty
• trustworthy
• dutiful
• solid
• responsible
• enthusiastic
• resolute
• unfaltering
• tried-and-true
• unhesitating
• inveterate
• avid
• dyed-in-the-wool
• tried
• serious
• unwavering
• determined
• confirmed
• fervid
• intent
• impassioned
• sworn
• gung ho

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disloyal
• traitorous
• faithless
• treacherous
• unfaithful
• false
• fickle
• perfidious
• untrue
• unreliable
• inconstant
• irresponsible
• untrustworthy
• recreant
• hesitant
• undependable
• faltering
• uncertain
• dubious
• shaky
• dispassionate
• apathetic
• wavering
• irresolute
• uninterested
• vacillating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of true-blue

Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one. — Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026

Still, while Adebayo, Herro and Powell are nice players, and Ware is an exciting young piece, Miami doesn't look like a true-blue contender just yet. — Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025

As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service. — Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025

Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025