die-hards
Stubborn to last
Die-hards are people who stubbornly refuse to abandon a position, belief, or allegiance—even when circumstances have turned against them.
The term often describes the most devoted fans or supporters: Only the die-hards stayed through the ninth inning in the rain.
A die-hard conservative or die-hard traditionalist resists change long after others have adapted.
Staunch factional supporters
- ideologuesAdherents of fixed doctrines
- hardlinersUncompromising faction members
- traditionalistsUpholders of established customs
- conservativesAdvocates for gradual change
activists · base · constituents · true believers · old guard · establishment · loyalists · militants
Refusing to change course
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
relentless · steadfast · unwavering · dogged · committed · dedicated · tireless · persevering
Faithful to established authority
- devoteesPassionate adherents
- faithfulConsistently loyal and true
- superfansExtremely devoted admirers
- enthusiastsPeople deeply into something
supporters · fanatics · stalwarts · true believers · ultras · season ticket holders · collectors · convention-goers
- actionProcess of doing
- sequelContinuation of prior work
- franchiseLicensed business operation
- Christmas movieFestive seasonal entertainment
McClane · terrorists · skyscraper · hostage · barefoot · ventilation shaft · explosion · blockbuster
partisans
Staunch factional supporters
- ideologuesAdherents of fixed doctrines
- hardlinersUncompromising faction members
- traditionalistsUpholders of established customs
conservatives · activists · base · constituents · true believers · old guard · establishment · loyalists · militants · radicals
stubborn
Refusing to change course
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- resoluteFixed in purpose
determined · relentless · steadfast · unwavering · dogged · committed · dedicated · tireless · persevering · unshakeable
loyalists
Faithful to established authority
enthusiasts · supporters · fanatics · stalwarts · true believers · ultras · season ticket holders · collectors · convention-goers · cosplayers
Bruce Willis
McClane · Christmas movie · terrorists · skyscraper · hostage · barefoot · ventilation shaft · explosion · blockbuster · Alan Rickman
die-hardsfair-weather friends
Friends only in prosperity
turncoats · quitters · deserters · defectors · bandwagoners
die-hardsmoderates
Reduces intensity or extremity
pragmatists · compromisers · centrists · progressives · reformers
die-hardsprogressives
Social reform advocates
reformers · modernizers · innovators · adapters · early adopters