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    true-blue

    adjective

    • 1. unwavering in one's commitment; extremely loyal: "I'm a dyed-in-the-wool, true-blue patriot"
    • 2. real; genuine: "the tournament was won by a team of true-blue amateurs"

    noun

    • 1. a staunchly loyal supporter of the Conservative Party.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › true-blueTrue-blue Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of TRUE-BLUE is marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party). How to use true-blue in a sentence.

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTRUE-BLUE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    The true-blue, loyal to the end friend simply can not die. Every girl who's ever had a true-blue best friend- the kind who won't drop you because the popular girls started inviting her to sleepovers - knows such a relationship is invaluable.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTRUE-BLUE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    TRUE-BLUE definition: 1. completely loyal to a person or belief: 2. completely loyal to a person or belief: 3…. Learn more.

  5. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › true-blueTrue Blue - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

    What's the meaning of the phrase 'True blue'? Loyal and unwavering in one’s opinions or support for a cause. What's the origin of the phrase 'True blue'? ‘True blue’ is supposed to derive from the blue cloth that was made at Coventry, England in the late middle ages.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTRUE-BLUE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you describe someone as true-blue, you mean that they are right-wing in their ideas and opinions.

  7. www.oed.com › dictionary › true-blue_adjtrue blue adjective & noun - Oxford English Dictionary

    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the word true blue. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › true-blueTrue-blue - definition of true-blue by The Free Dictionary

    true-blue - marked by unswerving loyalty; "a true-blue American"; "a reliable true-blue country club conservative"

  9. www.yourdictionary.com › true-blueTrue-blue Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    Authentic, undoubtedly true; honest. (historical) A blue dye from Coventry, England, famous for not washing out. Refers to a symbolism of colour, dating to mediaeval times, in which blue represents loyalty, constancy, faithfulness and truth.

  10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › true-blueTrue-blue - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

    DISCLAIMER: These example sentences appear in various news sources and books to reflect the usage of the word ‘true-blue'. Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Vocabulary.com or its editors.

  11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtrue-blue adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    (especially North American English) being a strong supporter of a particular person, group, principle, etc.; being a typical example of something. Definition of true-blue adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.