true-blue

1 of 2

adjective

1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic

true blue

2 of 2

noun

: a person who is true-blue

Examples of true-blue in a Sentence

Adjective a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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Adjective
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024 The story mode is still something of a mystery to anyone who isn’t a true-blue Black Ops fanatic winding up their own cork board strings to figure out the plot. Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024 Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024 Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’ Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening. Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024 This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024 While big winter swells cater to true-blue surfers, summer ushers in gentler beginner sets. Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2024 For a pair of true-blue sweats that won’t hug your legs, look no further than the 2022 Activewear Award–winning Spanx Aire Essentials Wide Leg Pant. Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024 Of course, even if Maryland had followed suit and followed Colorado, Illinois, Maine and other states in their futile effort to keep Trump off the ballot, the chances of Trump winning in Maryland remains next to none as is the case of most true-blue states. Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from the association of blue with constancy

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1647, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of true-blue was circa 1636

Dictionary Entries Near true-blue

true bill

true-blue

true blue

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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

true-blue

adjective
ˈtrü-ˈblü
: very faithful

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