True-blue
What it means
Unwaveringly loyal, sincere, and dependable.
Reach for it when giving affectionate, slightly old-fashioned praise to proven loyalty
Her true-blue friends repaired the studio before she returned from hospital.
Words to choose between 6
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playful
dyed-in-the-wool
Fits when deep, longstanding allegiance suits an idiom
Careful That phrase can suggest stubborn ideology rather than dependable friendship.
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everyday
Fits when dependable allegiance should be stated plainly
Careful Loyal is neutral and lacks true-blue's colorful warmth.
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warm
Fits when constancy in relationship or duty is central
Careful Faithful may carry religious or romantic associations.
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professional
Fits when firm support for a cause or ally is visible
Careful Staunch sounds political and harder-edged than true-blue.
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formal
Fits when loyalty remains firm under pressure
Careful Steadfast can describe commitment to an idea without a personal bond.
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literary
Fits when enduring affection deserves restrained elegance
Careful Constant is uncommon for people in everyday speech and may mean merely continuous.
Opposites 3
- disloyal
- fickle
- treacherous
Common phrases 3
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true-blue friend
A true-blue friend, Lina corrected him privately and defended him fairly.
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true-blue supporter
The true-blue supporter attended matches through three losing seasons.
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remain true-blue
They remained true-blue to the cooperative when a buyer offered easy money.
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