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Recent Examples of true-blue Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman. 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
Adjective
  • The deputy’s body camera footage shows the loyal dog leading her straight to the spot where his owner’s mother had fallen.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Beneath Nkrumah’s elaborate rhetoric, Mazrui argued, lay a simple drive to consolidate control through a one-party state that would inevitably empower only his most loyal—and least thoughtful—allies.
    Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Related Stories Borgonzoni, who is a member of Italy’s right-wing government and oversees the country’s cinema department, is a staunch local industry advocate.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The speculations are rife with staunch reason justifying why Tesla could embrace this big shift this month.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.
    Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Any optimism lies in the Johnson faithful and WWE fans showing up.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Many faithful will fast from food and water for 25 hours beginning at the start of Yom Kippur.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.
    Essence, Essence, 3 Oct. 2025
  • With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Alongside her estranged husband Ryan, the devout Moses (Hill), and new allies Samson (Feliz) and Delilah (Obsidian), Virginia must outmaneuver billionaire cult leader Luther Bell, played with magnetic menace by Esposito.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Howard was remembered as a devout member of his church and a stubborn, loving patriarch.
    Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Employees who do work on release day might be distracted by a lively group chat, as 10% of fans report their company has a dedicated Swiftie channel on Slack or Teams.
    Kristen Parisi, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • In Birmingham, Selfridges is planning another beauty hall, which will reach completion in November with 37 new counters and a dedicated fragrance space.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Housing a collection encompassing six decades of Husain’s practice, including paintings, films, tapestries, photographs, poetry, and installations, the museum will be the world’s first and largest devoted to the artist’s work.
    News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Best Nike Shox Sneakers to Shop in 2025 Even the most devoted, new release–chasing sneakerheads can have a tough time determining what the ultimate It-shoe of the moment is.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025

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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

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