1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic
: a person who is true-blue
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Examples of true-blue in a Sentence
Adjective
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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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
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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
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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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