true-blue

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adjective

ˈtrü-ˈblü How to pronounce true-blue (audio)
Synonyms of true-bluenext
1
: marked by unswerving loyalty (as to a party)
2
: genuine
a true-blue romantic

true blue

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noun

: a person who is true-blue

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Examples of true-blue in a Sentence

Adjective a true-blue patriot even during the revolution's darkest hours
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But this is a true-blue psychological thriller and much more. — John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026 This color is rarely found in nature because few organisms can create the true-blue pigment. — Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 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 With flowers blooming summer through fall in vivid true-blue hues, dwarf morning-glory invigorates sunny planting beds. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for true-blue

Word History

Etymology

Noun

from the association of blue with constancy

First Known Use

Adjective

circa 1636, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1647, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of true-blue was circa 1636

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“True-blue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/true-blue. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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true-blue

adjective
ˈtrü-ˈblü
: very faithful

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