as in staunch
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
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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
Drinks are stiff and tasty, and desserts, like Susie’s famous banana cream pie or warm apple pie a la mode, are true-blue classics.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
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
Drinks are stiff and tasty, and desserts, like Susie’s famous banana cream pie or warm apple pie a la mode, are true-blue classics.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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Kiswani has been a lightning rod for political controversy, even taking stands against Mayor Mamdani, the city’s first Muslim mayor and staunch proponent of Palestinian rights.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Neither the United States nor Israel has accepted responsibility for the attack, which has come under staunch criticism from the United Nations and human rights groups.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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After the synagogue’s board voted to dismiss the cantor, scores of families who were loyal to him left.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Special thanks to all of our loyal customers!—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Through leadership changes at our organization due to death or retirement, Robert has been steadfast in his friendship and support.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro ($106 billion) European Union loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For faithful observers, the spring season is marked by Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and sacrifice that starts on Ash Wednesday.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Fishy Fishy, a longtime staple, stays faithful to what’s just come off the boat, while Catch of the Day turns a waterfront food truck into a lesson in simplicity done right.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For devout followers of BTS, or their colleagues in groups like Blackpink and Stray Kids, sales figures and stream counts are not neutral matters of fact.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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In addition to being a hysterical actor and writer, Wilson is a devout student of reality television and hosts the podcast Bitch Sesh about the Real Housewives franchise.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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To show our simple skill, That is the true beginning of our end.—
Christine Smallwood,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Mar. 2026
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Courts often look to rulings in other jurisdictions to guide decisions, even if those precedents aren’t binding, according to Reyes, who said this is especially true in new legal fields like climate litigation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Ronnie Bowman’s Expansive Catalog While Bowman earned devoted fans through his own performances, his reach as a songwriter extended far beyond the bluegrass world and into mainstream country music.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Russell — the devoted husband of Paige (Elle Chapman) — absorbs hornet stings and sharper barbs from his mother-in-law, Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Grier was a dedicated teaching assistant for New York City schools.—
Tony Aiello,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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If your fan has a remote, there may be a dedicated button for switching the rotation.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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