: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
noun
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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And cinemas aren’t just offering that kind of enhanced blockbuster experience to bring in crowds beyond die-hard movie lovers.
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William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Mitchell, a die-hard New York Mets fan largely because of his father, knows the comparison is apples to oranges.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Comments Amanda Seyfried is a Mean Girls die-hard, in every sense of the word.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
For die-hard enthusiasts, add a stop at The Kentucky Artisan Distillery to taste Jefferson’s Bourbon, where co-founder Trey Zoeller is known for his experimental approach to aging and blending bourbon (including the ocean series, which is aged aboard ships that sail the world’s oceans).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Mitchell, a die-hard New York Mets fan largely because of his father, knows the comparison is apples to oranges.
—Shane Young, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
Comments Amanda Seyfried is a Mean Girls die-hard, in every sense of the word.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
For die-hard enthusiasts, add a stop at The Kentucky Artisan Distillery to taste Jefferson’s Bourbon, where co-founder Trey Zoeller is known for his experimental approach to aging and blending bourbon (including the ocean series, which is aged aboard ships that sail the world’s oceans).
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for die-hard
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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