as in loyal
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
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat.
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Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
The story mode is still something of a mystery to anyone who isn’t a true-blue Black Ops fanatic winding up their own cork board strings to figure out the plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
While big winter swells cater to true-blue surfers, summer ushers in gentler beginner sets.
—Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2024
For a pair of true-blue sweats that won’t hug your legs, look no further than the 2022 Activewear Award–winning Spanx Aire Essentials Wide Leg Pant.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024
Of course, even if Maryland had followed suit and followed Colorado, Illinois, Maine and other states in their futile effort to keep Trump off the ballot, the chances of Trump winning in Maryland remains next to none as is the case of most true-blue states.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
The story mode is still something of a mystery to anyone who isn’t a true-blue Black Ops fanatic winding up their own cork board strings to figure out the plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
While big winter swells cater to true-blue surfers, summer ushers in gentler beginner sets.
—Kate Donnelly, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2024
For a pair of true-blue sweats that won’t hug your legs, look no further than the 2022 Activewear Award–winning Spanx Aire Essentials Wide Leg Pant.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 21 June 2024
Of course, even if Maryland had followed suit and followed Colorado, Illinois, Maine and other states in their futile effort to keep Trump off the ballot, the chances of Trump winning in Maryland remains next to none as is the case of most true-blue states.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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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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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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Despite the loss of his wife and daughter, John Ramsey remains steadfast.Claire Pedersen, ABC News, 26 Nov. 2024
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Despite the challenges, Japan's commitment to advancing its space program remains steadfast.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Hansen-Quintana, director of organization and movement building at CFC, told The Hill that the group’s work in Latino communities is focused on deep conversations to build a narrative that Catholics can be both pro-choice and faithful.Joanne Haner, The Hill, 2 Nov. 2024
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Springsteen ministered to the Philly faithful with a three-song acoustic set, performed solo.Tessa Stuart, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
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This is especially true if a maker has a particular project or range of projects in mind.Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
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This is particularly true of Zoia, whose 30-year-old son died in the war.Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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Here, the Pacifica played with devout focus, bringing us into the territory of late Beethoven and late Shostakovich.Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
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But that is exactly what the 72-year-old devout Catholic and grandmother has become to some in this northern California county — which has been convulsed by conspiracy theories about voter fraud and other extremist ideologies over the last three years.Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2024
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The second and final look at the Netflix series introduces Jason Davies, played by Andrew Koji, who Helen Webb (Knightley), a dedicated wife and mother and professional spy, met by accident before their affair.Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Nov. 2024
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Use a dedicated email platform complete with end-to-end encryption built in, like Proton Mail, for example.Davey Winder, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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One not as familiar with her devoted following might be shocked to hear that tickets for the Friendsgiving dinner sold out in 89 seconds.Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Venetian has also partnered with Kate Byrne and Nicole Sievers, cofounders and podcast hosts and creators of Two Girls 1 Formula — who have built up a devoted fan base of more than 55,000 social media followers.Kanika Talwar, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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