as in staunch
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
The small true-blue flowers are highly attractive to beneficial insects that provide natural pest control in the garden including parasitoids wasps, flower (hover) flies, ladybeetles, and lacewings.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, while Adebayo, Herro and Powell are nice players, and Ware is an exciting young piece, Miami doesn't look like a true-blue contender just yet.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Drinks are stiff and tasty, and desserts, like Susie’s famous banana cream pie or warm apple pie a la mode, are true-blue classics.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026
New York, every pair of true-blue jeans and oversize blazer and painfully gaudy luxe apartment faithfully reproduced.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 12 Feb. 2026
Easy to dress up or down, this silhouette still reads polished, especially in a classic true-blue wash like this one.
—Belle Bakst, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
Still, while Adebayo, Herro and Powell are nice players, and Ware is an exciting young piece, Miami doesn't look like a true-blue contender just yet.
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
As a true-blue avgeek, my favorite story from the past week was the news that American Airlines will paint one of its Boeing 777s in a special retro paint scheme to commemorate its 100th year of service.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Oct. 2025
Drinks are stiff and tasty, and desserts, like Susie’s famous banana cream pie or warm apple pie a la mode, are true-blue classics.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 8 Oct. 2025
Dressing as a true-blue, off-duty, yet insanely famous, American sportsman.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
This dish could turn kale-doubters into true-blue kale fans.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
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Yet when the topic of coach David Adelman came up, Jokic did offer up a staunch opinion.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 May 2026
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His stances, often unpopular with other billionaires, have earned him staunch support from some and persistent skepticism from others.—
Sophie Austin,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scott Quigley, a loyal minion of yet another septuagenarian Democrat hack DA, Marian Ryan of Middlesex County.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Locals often describe Elizabeth Creamery as a hidden gem — a small, friendly spot with homemade ice cream and a loyal following that keeps people coming back.—
Tristan Graziano,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But certainly nothing may have damaged their trust more than the steadfast assertions that the COVID vaccines were able to stop infection and transmission.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Their families both have expressed steadfast support of Broadnax's execution.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a faithful recreation of the original game that takes full advantage of modern gaming tech.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Despite the critical lashing, the audience score has been propped up by faithful fans and is sitting at 96%.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, a devout socialist and one of the most vocal opponents of the Pentagon’s Operation Epic Fury in Iran, brushed off the threat of being removed from the alliance.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Pharisees were the most devout members of ancient Israeli society, and their real agenda was not to trouble Jesus, but to protest against and challenge Rome.—
Letters to the Editor,
Washington Post,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The Moon moves through your 1st House of Identity, bringing focus back to what’s true for you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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While that’s still true, some of these rising players are feeling the pain of fickle production, too.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But alas, Hazina outlasted even her most devoted fan.—
Audrey Pachuta,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every 13th night, devoted locals journey up the mountain seeking a sacred cure.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This year, new creative partner Climate Spring will offer yet another dedicated meeting for each fellow with a Climate Spring development executive to provide development advice and consultation on their script.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Apr. 2026
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Of the 11 nuns, three are dedicated caretakers for the farm, including Laudeña, who has training in veterinary assistance and examines the rabbits every morning.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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