hardcore
Britishnoun
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a style of rock music characterized by short fast numbers with minimal melody and aggressive delivery
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a type of dance music with a very fast beat
Example Sentences
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Regardless of how investors react, hardcore Apple users are sure to see things at the conference that they can get excited about.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
Its chips were always sought out for the most hardcore PC gamers.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“One of the main reasons I broke up with my old band in January 2023 was that I wanted to start a heavier, hardcore band,” Ian says.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Residents described how about 30 lorries delivered hardcore materials under the cover of darkness as work began on Friday.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
“It’s kind of a hardcore ornithology-geek thing. Roughing it gets you closer to your subjects, both physically and psychologically. Achievement through adversity and all that.”
From "Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children" by Ransom Riggs
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