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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Churches had long viewed drug use as a moral failure and supported draconian measures—beliefs that many of the faithful shared.
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Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Saint Joseph School closing The kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school on High Street in Medford has been serving its mission to educate the faithful since 1929.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
During a weekend swing through West Texas last month, Talarico dropped off the trail long enough to preach at Lubbock’s Covenant Presbyterian, where the faithful hung on every word of his 10-minute sermon.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
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Sheila Coronel, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
Saint Joseph School closing The kindergarten through eighth grade Catholic school on High Street in Medford has been serving its mission to educate the faithful since 1929.
—Paul Burton, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
The film has been widely hailed for the intoxicating sweep of its generational saga — but just as vital to its success in Japan was the faithful, resplendent recreation of kabuki theater’s unique aesthetics.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
During a weekend swing through West Texas last month, Talarico dropped off the trail long enough to preach at Lubbock’s Covenant Presbyterian, where the faithful hung on every word of his 10-minute sermon.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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