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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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Recent Examples of die-hard
Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Corcoran’s fascination with Swift’s storytelling and style led her to craft a display that resonates with die-hard Swifties alike as well as Halloween fans of all ages.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One factor that bridges the gap between the brand’s famous fan following, die-hard sneakerheads, and everyday people is the low price: Cariuma Ocas start at $95.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
The Maine native, a new mom and a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, attended the pop superstar's Eras Tour twice — and was pregnant at each concert, sharing the unique tidbit in a now-viral TikTok.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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And the superfan economy is shaping the future of the music industry as these high energy, die-hard supporters offer artists a lucrative new revenue stream and opportunity to grow more fans into superfans.
—Andrea Zarczynski, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Corcoran’s fascination with Swift’s storytelling and style led her to craft a display that resonates with die-hard Swifties alike as well as Halloween fans of all ages.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 29 Oct. 2024
One factor that bridges the gap between the brand’s famous fan following, die-hard sneakerheads, and everyday people is the low price: Cariuma Ocas start at $95.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2024
The Maine native, a new mom and a die-hard Taylor Swift fan, attended the pop superstar's Eras Tour twice — and was pregnant at each concert, sharing the unique tidbit in a now-viral TikTok.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024
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But there’s also been a subtle rebrand of the traditional end-of-season sale, too, with brands piggy-backing on the popularity of archival fashion.Emily Chan, Vogue, 23 Nov. 2024
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For Mathieson, the restrictions of Scott’s approach are countered by the sense of liberation that comes from working for a director unbound by traditional film grammar.Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 23 Nov. 2024
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You n me with the justice league in place to drain the f--- neocon/corporate swamp.Caroline Thayer, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2024
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Graham is a neocon who loves war because he’s possessed by a demonic force; Putin is a nationalist who is looking out for Russia’s interests.Andrew Marantz, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2024
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This election ran smoothly because of the legislation and proactive lawsuits from the conservative movement, argued Arizona state Rep. Alexander Kolodin, a Republican who was sanctioned by the State Bar of Arizona for his role in challenging the 2020 election.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The company maintains a conservative liquidity position with available-for-sale securities and credit availability with the Federal Home Loan Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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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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The very best gifts for Taylor Swift fans go far beyond concert merch and friendship bracelets that the most loyal fans already own.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Research shows that clients who receive charitable planning advice are more loyal and more likely to recommend their advisor compared to those who don't.April Rudin, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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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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Trump, a staunch supporter of Israel, has strongly backed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goal of destroying Hamas.Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Republicans framed Vindman as a staunch partisan and were hoping his association to the impeachment would alienate moderate voters to the benefit of Anderson — particularly in a district where Spanberger had grown her popularity around a reputation for bipartisan consensus building.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Die-hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/die-hard. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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