as in stubborn
sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
the team's hard-nosed coach doesn't make exceptions for anybody
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Recent Examples of hard-nosed
It was built in 1947 by Clay Earles, a tough, hard-nosed Virginian who had a fourth-grade education but understood business better than some MBA’s.
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Kopelman was known as a shrewd, hard-nosed businessman and savvy marketer with a sense of humor who endeared himself to the industry with his clever takes on the standards of marketing lingo and his uncanny impersonations of department store figures.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
He will be remembered as a hard-nosed, hard-driving player capable of playing multiple positions well without detracting from his skills as a hitter.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Yes, the 36-year-old Denver native wanted to get a final in-person glimpse of his favorite Rockies player, Charlie Blackmon — the bearded, hard-nosed, sweet-swinging left-hander who’s called Coors Field home for 14 seasons.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2024
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Bruce Martin, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Kopelman was known as a shrewd, hard-nosed businessman and savvy marketer with a sense of humor who endeared himself to the industry with his clever takes on the standards of marketing lingo and his uncanny impersonations of department store figures.
—Lisa Lockwood, WWD, 8 Oct. 2024
He will be remembered as a hard-nosed, hard-driving player capable of playing multiple positions well without detracting from his skills as a hitter.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Yes, the 36-year-old Denver native wanted to get a final in-person glimpse of his favorite Rockies player, Charlie Blackmon — the bearded, hard-nosed, sweet-swinging left-hander who’s called Coors Field home for 14 seasons.
—Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-nosed
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This powerful, palm-sized tool hits the town on stubborn breakouts with a potent blend of blue (415 nm) and red (630 nm) light therapies.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here are some thought on how to approach those difficult but necessary discussions with a stubborn parent who refuses to plan for the future.Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Nobody was more adamant about getting rid of the SITDs than Gabe, who had to convince and cajole last holdout Sam to agree to the deal.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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During the early stages of the war, Waltz was engaged with Ukrainian civil society members and was adamant in his criticism of Moscow.Nataliya Gumenyuk, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
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Despite the loss of his wife and daughter, John Ramsey remains steadfast.Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite the challenges, Japan's commitment to advancing its space program remains steadfast.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Hard-nosed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-nosed. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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