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hardcore

British  
/ ˈhɑːdˌkɔː /

noun

  1. a style of rock music characterized by short fast numbers with minimal melody and aggressive delivery

  2. a type of dance music with a very fast beat

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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He also predicted that Take-Two will eventually roll out a superpremium physical version of the game for its hardcore fans.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026

It’s important to note that the hardcore World Cup fans don’t represent the average European traveler, according to Joseph Foudy, a professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026

It’s just one of many shows taking place from Pomona to Palm Desert, heralding a Latino-led youth revival where the freewheeling movement of mosh pits meets the raw power of punk rock: Inland Empire hardcore.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

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

“Excuse me. The cool parents. The hardcore, badass, hipster parents.”

From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli

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