as in deep
firmly established over time
the hard-core habits that generate our mountains of trash everyday will be extremely difficult to change
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Recent Examples of hard-core
And so what did hardcore Bills fans do about this circumstance?
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
To President Donald Trump's hardcore supporters, the Chiefs are an ultimate symbol of liberal elitism, with pro-Democratic Swift leading the way, and her pro-vaccine boyfriend Kelce close behind.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet even this frighteningly plausible outcome was not extreme enough for the hardcore conspiracists, who had to draw other connections.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
The reason: the hardcore trade regime Trump promised no longer seems like a sure thing.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
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Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2025
To President Donald Trump's hardcore supporters, the Chiefs are an ultimate symbol of liberal elitism, with pro-Democratic Swift leading the way, and her pro-vaccine boyfriend Kelce close behind.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 24 Jan. 2025
Yet even this frighteningly plausible outcome was not extreme enough for the hardcore conspiracists, who had to draw other connections.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025
The reason: the hardcore trade regime Trump promised no longer seems like a sure thing.
—Courtenay Brown, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hard-core
Adjective
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Pour the oil to a depth of 1 inch into a large, heavy, deep skillet.—
Katie Workman,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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Companion, meanwhile, quickly makes clear what a dingus Josh is; the film seems uninterested in deeper character study, instead just generating turns aplenty to keep up the momentum.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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An inveterate bus rider of the old No. 6, Eldridge believed in public transportation.—
Frederick N. Rasmussen,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Nov. 2024
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Even diplomats of Iran and North Korea, two of America’s most inveterate foes, can reside in New York city as a result of this unique host status of our country.—
Saleem H. Ali,
Forbes,
3 Nov. 2024
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But more often, identity theft leads to severe consequences, like losing control over your financial accounts, having your credit score affected or even losing lifelong savings.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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When implemented correctly, crate training is not only practical for owners but also a real benefit to a dog's lifelong comfort and security.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Hard-core.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hard-core. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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