: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially : strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard noun
die-hardism noun

Examples of die-hard in a Sentence

the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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The following frame, after die-hard fans got to see the film as it was intended to be viewed, nearly 12,500 copies were purchased. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 The comments inflamed die-hard MAGA supporters who would like to see Trump curb immigration and boost employment in the U.S. in the next four years, creating a rift between the movement's historic base and the President-elect's new allies in the tech industry. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for die-hard 

Word History

First Known Use

1922, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of die-hard was in 1922

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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die-hard. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

die-hard

adjective
ˈdī-ˌhärd
: strongly or excessively determined or devoted
die-hard fans
diehard noun
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