as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
we remain loyal to the ideals for which this organization stands
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Recent Examples of loyal
Above all, Thomas has remained loyal to the franchise that drafted him, and loyalty should count for something.
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of rewarding people who have remained loyal to a brand, the Dis-loyalty program gives discounts from the beginning, including 50% off of new openings, 20% off first-time stays and 10% off return visits.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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New data shows that American consumers are prepared to remain loyal to the iPhone even as Apple’s future remains uncertain due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Clinging to their illusions, the Whites remained loyal to Hitler’s Germany even after witnessing the atrocities the Nazis committed.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 24 Apr. 2025
Instead of rewarding people who have remained loyal to a brand, the Dis-loyalty program gives discounts from the beginning, including 50% off of new openings, 20% off first-time stays and 10% off return visits.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Peter Nicholls | Getty Images News | Getty Images
New data shows that American consumers are prepared to remain loyal to the iPhone even as Apple’s future remains uncertain due to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025
Clinging to their illusions, the Whites remained loyal to Hitler’s Germany even after witnessing the atrocities the Nazis committed.
—Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyal
Adjective
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Decade after decade, the city remains steadfast in the face of adversity.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Among those who left in time, some remained steadfast in their lifelong friendships, as did their children.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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The older generation, considered as staunch wealth preservers, are deciding to enjoy their wealth now rather than simply passing it on.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Pelosi, who wrote off the matter for a long period of time, seemed to back down on her staunch opinions ahead of the 2022 midterm elections.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Apr. 2025
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The Lenovo faithful will miss the signature red TrackPoint in the center of the keyboard, and typing on the ThinkPad X9 is a definite downgrade from the usual ThinkPad.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Kirill is the head of Russia’s Orthodox Church, a faithful backer of the Russian leader and an advocate for the war in Ukraine.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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And hey, even the most devout among us can't argue with that.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Kremlin and its far-right proxies now paint Ivan as a great statesman and devout Russian Orthodox Christian who laid the foundations of the Russian Empire.—
Dina Khapaeva,
The Conversation,
22 Apr. 2025
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Francis hailed as 'true advocate for peace' In 2019, Francis became the first pontiff to set foot on the peninsula where Islam was born.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Walker will likely need time to develop in the right system, and the Raiders should wait until later to take a true off-ball linebacker.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The monthly dedicated reading time helps her focus, especially to start off a new book on the right foot.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Though there's no dedicated dive shop on Anegada, many hotels rent gear to guests and can recommend charter captains who know all the best spots.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2025
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His life was devoted to God, to people, and to the Church.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Pangolin: Kulu’s Journey (Netflix documentary) Rescued from poachers, an endangered baby pangolin embarks on a journey back to the wild with help from a devoted human guardian in this documentary.—
Ryan Schwartz,
TVLine,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Loyal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyal. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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