as in staunch
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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Recent Examples of true-blue
But this is a true-blue psychological thriller and much more.
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John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The small true-blue flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects that provide natural pest control in the garden including parasitoids wasps, flower (hover) flies, ladybeetles, and lacewings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, while Adebayo, Herro and Powell are nice players, and Ware is an exciting young piece, Miami doesn't look like a true-blue contender just yet.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
The small true-blue flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects that provide natural pest control in the garden including parasitoids wasps, flower (hover) flies, ladybeetles, and lacewings.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, while Adebayo, Herro and Powell are nice players, and Ware is an exciting young piece, Miami doesn't look like a true-blue contender just yet.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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Rubio is a staunch Catholic, while Hegseth, Johnson, Carson, and Scott identify as evangelical Christians.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
15 May 2026
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That acknowledgement sparked an onslaught of questions that will likely rest on when Hoskins, a Republican and staunch supporter of the map, decides whether the campaign can reach the ballot.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Djena’s father, who had the title of chief hunter in the town, was a loyal aide to Marcel Cros, a senior official in the government of Ahmed Sékou Touré, Guinea’s first President.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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By contrast, employees who feel financially secure are more productive, engaged, and loyal.—
Mary Moreland,
Fortune,
17 May 2026
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Amid the uncertainty, however, Missouri Republican officials remain steadfast in their belief that the new map is in effect.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
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Because Aaron Rai is not Aaron Rai without a steadfast resistance to change.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Rodríguez has also replaced senior officials, including Maduro’s faithful defense minister and attorney general.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
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To say the Philadelphia Eagles faithful was ecstatic when the Miami Dolphins hired Kevin Patullo would be an understatement.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The series written by Tolkien, a devout Catholic, became a popular franchise with conservatives.—
Alexander Hall,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
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There are other surprises in store for even the most devout Frankenthaler fans.—
Grace Edquist,
Vogue,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Rarely were there any true freaks, which was where their sideshow stood out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Occupying four townhouses, its two-year refurbishment by award-winning architects Holland Harvey and interior designers Studio Est and Studio Mica has created something warm and true to its heritage yet modern, nature-focused and committed to social impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Susannah Hoffman plays Othello’s wife, the eager, horribly innocent Desdemona; Brabantio, Desdemona’s disapproving father; and Cassio, the devoted lieutenant who Othello suspects is sleeping with Desdemona.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Musk, though, has maintained a core of devoted fans, and many of them have poured money into Tesla by buying the company’s products and stock over the years.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
20 May 2026
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Some even require dedicated facilities, leading to inflated costs.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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Snake River Farms provides its offerings specifically for dedicated home chefs and steak aficionados, who require better quality than what families need for their weekly freezer stock.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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