as in traditional
tending to favor established ideas, conditions, or institutions
the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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as in neocon
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as in militant
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Recent Examples of die-hard
Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most pop musicians watch as their collections fall from popularity after the singles are no longer being promoted, and afterward, only the die-hard fans keep the projects alive.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Whoever ends up his attorney general — the nation’s chief law enforcement officer who oversees the FBI and appoints all federal prosecutors –will be a die-hard Trump loyalist who will do his bidding.
—Pierce O'Donnell, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
For many fans outside of their die-hard base, their constant trolling got old, and people were leaving the proverbial chat.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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After winning a die-hard fan base over a year of secret screenings, the dizzying piece of modern trans cinema has become one of the rare underground films to attract mainstream critical acclaim.
—Elaina Patton, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Most pop musicians watch as their collections fall from popularity after the singles are no longer being promoted, and afterward, only the die-hard fans keep the projects alive.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Whoever ends up his attorney general — the nation’s chief law enforcement officer who oversees the FBI and appoints all federal prosecutors –will be a die-hard Trump loyalist who will do his bidding.
—Pierce O'Donnell, The Mercury News, 12 Dec. 2024
For many fans outside of their die-hard base, their constant trolling got old, and people were leaving the proverbial chat.
—Pitchfork, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for die-hard
Adjective
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Trump himself will address the nation with the traditional inaugural address.—
Rebecca Aizin,
People.com,
19 Jan. 2025
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Coordinating closing schedules in a traditional sale can be challenging.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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The blame for these debacles falls squarely on the neocons.—
Jason Fields,
Newsweek,
5 Dec. 2024
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What to know about Sean Duffy, Trump’s choice to become transportation secretary Same with Elise Stefanik, the New York congresswoman nominated to be Trump’s United Nations ambassador, who already seems to be working on her MAGA fluency after many years of speaking only neocon.—
Rachel Marsden,
Hartford Courant,
20 Nov. 2024
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On Wednesday afternoon, ABC News first reported that Trump spoke with conservative Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito one day before the president-elect asked the court for the immediate stay.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
10 Jan. 2025
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Whatever cranky conservative quip Allen fires off is sanded down by the balance Dennings brings to the breakfast table.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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The once influential Wyoming neoconservative was one of the few Republicans to turn against Trump following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, and even co-led a House Congressional hearing into the event.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2024
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Bush’s war, on the other hand, enjoyed the support of a grotesque coalition of Democrats, neoconservatives, and the foreign-policy and liberal media establishments.—
Yiyun Li,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Sep. 2024
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As Trump prepares to move from Mar-a-Lago to the White House Monday, these loyal supporters are among those celebrating his return.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Most judges will probably continue to be loyal to the Constitution, rather than to Trump.—
Andres Oppenheimer,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Funnels and Pinch Points Funnels and pinch-points are among the most orthodox stand locations during the rut.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
14 Nov. 2024
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Harris emphasized distributional conflict at a time when few orthodox economists were doing so.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
2 Nov. 2024
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The Senate’s confirmation hearing of Russell Vought, one of Washington’s staunchest advocates for cutting spending, offered a preview Wednesday of the bruising spending wars likely to consume Congress this year.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Even the most staunch defenders of NIH agree the agency could benefit from reforms.—
Anna Maria Barry-Jester,
ProPublica,
15 Jan. 2025
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