: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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But my best friend is a die-hard Reds fan, and hates the Dodgers.
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
And the superfan economy is shaping the future of the music industry as these high energy, die-hard supporters offer artists a lucrative new revenue stream and opportunity to grow more fans into superfans.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Corcoran’s fascination with Swift’s storytelling and style led her to craft a display that resonates with die-hard Swifties alike as well as Halloween fans of all ages.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One factor that bridges the gap between the brand’s famous fan following, die-hard sneakerheads, and everyday people is the low price: Cariuma Ocas start at $95.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
And the superfan economy is shaping the future of the music industry as these high energy, die-hard supporters offer artists a lucrative new revenue stream and opportunity to grow more fans into superfans.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Corcoran’s fascination with Swift’s storytelling and style led her to craft a display that resonates with die-hard Swifties alike as well as Halloween fans of all ages.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One factor that bridges the gap between the brand’s famous fan following, die-hard sneakerheads, and everyday people is the low price: Cariuma Ocas start at $95.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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