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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But as the U.S. men’s national team prepares to host the tournament for the first time since 1994, its opening game has even hardcore fans feeling left out.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Pricing out the hardcore fan creates a quieter room, whether it’s the Super Bowl, a Final Four or a tennis title.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
Orbán will be 63 next month, but the wear and tear of 38 years in frontline politics are obvious to even his hardcore supporters.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
It will provide hardcore golf fans with advanced stats and golf swing analysis.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
It’s funny—Morgan’s such a little social justice geek that you wouldn’t expect this, but she’s actually from one of those hardcore UGA families.
From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli
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