the faithful
noun
1
: the people who believe or participate in a religion
The faithful gather here each year to celebrate together.
2
: the people who are loyal members or supporters of a group or organization
The faithful come out and cheer for the team every year.
The convention was packed with the Republican/Democratic faithful.
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Leo also stressed the urgent need to protect places of worship, the faithful, and all people in the Palestinian territories and Israel, the statement added.
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Reuters, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The festering remains of old ‘Lep,’ the faithful old watch dog, were lying just inside the door of the dwelling.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
No wonder the faithful fans are talking about a three-peat next season.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 18 July 2025
Many of the leaders in this movement — like Pastor Guillermo Maldonado of King Jesus and White-Cain — are considered by the faithful to be modern-day Apostles or Prophets who can perform ‘healings’ or deliver prophecies during sermons.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
The festering remains of old ‘Lep,’ the faithful old watch dog, were lying just inside the door of the dwelling.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
No wonder the faithful fans are talking about a three-peat next season.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 18 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the faithful
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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