die-hard
noun
a person who vigorously maintains or defends a seemingly hopeless position, outdated attitude, lost cause, or the like.
die-hardism
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a word derived from
die-hard.
Example Sentences
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It operates at the intersections of pop art and high-ish art, of the sacred and profane, of radicalism and die-hardism.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 1, 2025
