die hard
1 of 2phrase
1
: to be long in dying
Such rumors die hard.
2
: to continue resistance against hopeless odds
That kind of determination dies hard.
: strongly or fanatically determined or devoted
die-hard fans
especially
: strongly resisting change
a die-hard conservative
diehard
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the die-hard purists are never going to accept certain words, no matter who uses them
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Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
In a state where the most recent men’s pro sports title was celebrated in 1991, seeing die-hard fans in tears is sadly not uncommon.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Bishop’s die-hard commitment to Alamo’s operation and brief moments of humor are a highlight of Euphoria’s venture into Tarantino-esque crime plots.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Among these die-hard purveyors of VHS is my friend and roommate Conor Holt, 35.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Their debut album expands on their pop-meets-Panorama Bar ethos, landing on a blissful medium that will please casual heads and die-hard Front Left-ers alike.
—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 1 May 2026
In a state where the most recent men’s pro sports title was celebrated in 1991, seeing die-hard fans in tears is sadly not uncommon.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Bishop’s die-hard commitment to Alamo’s operation and brief moments of humor are a highlight of Euphoria’s venture into Tarantino-esque crime plots.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Apr. 2026
Among these die-hard purveyors of VHS is my friend and roommate Conor Holt, 35.
—Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Die hard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20hard. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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