as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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Recent Examples of true-blue
This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
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Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Even brands that wouldn’t normally be associated with the true-blue staple dabbled in denim.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But First … Issue The View from Here In 1999, fighting globalization was a cause of true-blue lefties.
—airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
The story mode is still something of a mystery to anyone who isn’t a true-blue Black Ops fanatic winding up their own cork board strings to figure out the plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Jan. 2025
Even brands that wouldn’t normally be associated with the true-blue staple dabbled in denim.
—Scarlett Conlon, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
But First … Issue The View from Here In 1999, fighting globalization was a cause of true-blue lefties.
—airmail.news, 26 Oct. 2024
Fiorucci showed the true-blue wash on overalls and a duster coat.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 Sep. 2024
The story mode is still something of a mystery to anyone who isn’t a true-blue Black Ops fanatic winding up their own cork board strings to figure out the plot.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2024
Even still, true-blue midnight or not, this hidden gem from 2005 should absolutely be commended for its commitment to taking big swings.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Aug. 2024
Falling in love with all things Iceland: ‘My life changed’
Working for that company proved to be a microcosm of Chambers’ conversion to a true-blue Icelander: challenging at first, but eventually eye-opening.
—Ryan Ermey,mickey Todiwala, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2024
This rich true-blue color could perhaps best be compared to the deep blue waters in Canyon Lake, Texas and stands out for its versatile, enduring quality.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Aug. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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Retribution killings between Sunnis and Alawites The revenge killings that started Friday by Sunni Muslim gunmen loyal to the government against members of Assad’s minority Alawite sect are a major blow to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the faction that led the overthrow of the former government.—
Sarah El Deeb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, militants loyal to Assad have killed a further 147 people – 26 civilians and 121 security forces – SNHR’s director Fadel Abdul Ghani said.—
Eyad Kourdi,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Some conservatives who were formerly staunch supporters of aid to Ukraine began praising Trump’s more isolationist stance after the meeting last week.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The key is to recognize that while retirement planning has evolved with technology, certain fundamental principles remain steadfast.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Duke phenom Cooper Flagg got a standing ovation from the Cameron Indoor faithful on Monday night in what may have been his final home game in a Blue Devil uniform.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Vatican officials can be faithful to the highest standards of their religion, truly wishing to serve the church and the common good of humanity.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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These actions have been saving lives and driving true culture change, creating a safer future for everyone.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is true in any organization and is undoubtedly true when selecting members of the administration of the most powerful nation in the world.—
Tom Zirpoli,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Mar. 2025
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The pontiff is resting, the Vatican's press office said publicly on Wednesday morning, in one of its twice-daily updates that have drawn the close attention of devout Catholics worldwide.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fields, on the other hand, seems to be actively encouraging the love between Irving and Burt’s innies to blossom, due to his devout religious beliefs, which frame innies as separate entities with their own souls.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brave, defiant in the face of evil and dedicated to his lifes purpose.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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The late actor, who died last month at the age of 95, was unwaveringly dedicated to his craft, but found certain parts of the gig frustrating, director Barry Sonnenfeld recalled to BBC News in an interview published on Saturday, March 1.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Yet even his most devoted followers struggle to articulate exactly what that means.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, the devoted beauty brand joined the L’Oréal family, a move that helped propel the brand to an even wider audience while maintaining its authenticity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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