: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
Synonyms
Examples of die-hard in a Sentence
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
Recent Examples on the Web
In this tale of two losing streaks, historic skids by the 2024 White Sox and 1997 Cubs would define their seasons and test the patience of their die-hard fans.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
Many of these investors are believed to be die-hard Trump supporters.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 31 May 2024
Marty is a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan despite living in New York, while Ted grew up a fan of the team's arch-rival, the New York Yankees.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
In an age when many people have a story about a relative who arrived at Thanksgiving in a red MAGA hat, and shortly thereafter started forwarding BitChute videos and QAnon memes, the idea that a rich white guy would become a die-hard Trump supporter is not exactly shocking.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
There are too many characters on hand to focus on, although a sort of narrator appears in the form of Franny (Cliff Blake), an aging, die-hard fan who keeps box scores and dishes out quotes from legends like Yogi Berra.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
For some die-hard Rolex fans, Tudor has no business flying north of the mid-$5,000 price point, but Tudor disagrees.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
As with Le Creuset’s other colors, Pêche is the result of years of research and planning, with a joyfulness that even the most die-hard fans of neutrals can appreciate.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
And Republicans are banking on Trump’s die-hard base to keep them in office, turning out more enthusiastically than anyone wearing their Biden aviators with a mix of exhaustion and disappointment.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2024
Many of these investors are believed to be die-hard Trump supporters.
—Rafael Nam, NPR, 31 May 2024
Marty is a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan despite living in New York, while Ted grew up a fan of the team's arch-rival, the New York Yankees.
—Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 23 May 2024
In an age when many people have a story about a relative who arrived at Thanksgiving in a red MAGA hat, and shortly thereafter started forwarding BitChute videos and QAnon memes, the idea that a rich white guy would become a die-hard Trump supporter is not exactly shocking.
—David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 20 May 2024
There are too many characters on hand to focus on, although a sort of narrator appears in the form of Franny (Cliff Blake), an aging, die-hard fan who keeps box scores and dishes out quotes from legends like Yogi Berra.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 May 2024
For some die-hard Rolex fans, Tudor has no business flying north of the mid-$5,000 price point, but Tudor disagrees.
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
As with Le Creuset’s other colors, Pêche is the result of years of research and planning, with a joyfulness that even the most die-hard fans of neutrals can appreciate.
—Lauren Phillips, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024
And Republicans are banking on Trump’s die-hard base to keep them in office, turning out more enthusiastically than anyone wearing their Biden aviators with a mix of exhaustion and disappointment.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
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