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
The fact that Washington lacks a true-blue pass-rusher makes a potential move for Watt even more of a necessity.
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Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Even in true-blue Manhattan, Columbus Circle still has its 76-foot tall namesake at its center, a monument developed in response to the violent lynchings of Italian-American immigrants.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened to Series Mania and other takeaways: Series Mania Gears Up as a Market
Series Mania, Europe’s foremost TV co-production forum, is shaping up as a true-blue TV market.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
—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
Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
Director Simón Mesa Soto shares in that fervor, mining his main character for pathos, not ridicule, framing Oscar as a true-blue romantic — a kind of holy fool susceptible to even the most obvious of scams but only because this staunch aesthete has devoted all of his attention to verse.
—Ben Croll, IndieWire, 19 May 2025
Even in true-blue Manhattan, Columbus Circle still has its 76-foot tall namesake at its center, a monument developed in response to the violent lynchings of Italian-American immigrants.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 28 Apr. 2025
Thankfully, Kesari Chapter 2 star Akshay Kumar — once again playing the role of a savior and true-blue patriot — doesn’t listen to this judge.
—Anupama Chopra, HollywoodReporter, 24 Apr. 2025
What happened to Series Mania and other takeaways: Series Mania Gears Up as a Market
Series Mania, Europe’s foremost TV co-production forum, is shaping up as a true-blue TV market.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 Mar. 2025
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.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Mar. 2025
This true-blue home proves that blue can be a cheery neutral in place of traditional whites.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for true-blue
Adjective
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After spending years in Mercedes's developmental program, Russell is committed to remaining loyal, but time will tell if the team reciprocates his faith.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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He’s still got the voice, though a bit gravely, and a very loyal fan base.—
jsonline.com,
jsonline.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Berrien is positioning himself as a staunch Trump backer in his first ads of the race.—
Scott Bauer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The eventual confirmation of his passing, delivered by solemn White House and medical officials, triggered an outpouring of condolences from across the political spectrum, even from those who had been his staunchest opponents.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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But Rosary’s goals and its place in the community have remained steadfast, school leadership says.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Environmental care is one of Bitter End’s most steadfast values.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Man’s best friend has been our faithful companion for thousands of years.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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In Clark Kent’s corner is reporter Lois Lane (Rachel Brosnahan) and his faithful companion Krypto the Superdog.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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With things that were true but couldn’t be readily seen or felt, like silence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Judkins’ ex, according to the report, told him the messages weren’t true, then Judkins punched her in the mouth.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Black Americans ranked more devout in each category than white Americans and Hispanic Americans, according to the poll.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Vance Boelter, the suspect in the attack, has been described as a devout Christian who has attended President Donald Trump’s campaign rallies, according to The Associated Press.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Responding to soaring demand, VistaJet — the first private aviation company — has introduced dedicated Citation XLS aircrafts to the UK market, making domestic travel in style a possibility.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Within, the city’s contemporary art movement is on full display at a dedicated art exhibition space and a concept store curated by local tastemaker Sally Gallante.—
Michaela Trimble,
Vogue,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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The other gravesite is devoted to members of the Dodge family.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
8 July 2025
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But even if the popularity of Xiaomi’s EVs can spring beyond the company’s devoted base, production is still on a much more boutique scale.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
7 July 2025
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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/true-blue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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