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.

Examples of the faithful in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For most religious institutions, their financial health relies heavily on donations and giving from the faithful. — Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 9 July 2026

Soprano Anna Thompson sings the role of the faithful Micaëla, and Mexican baritone Raúl Morales Velazco is the swaggering toreador Escamillo. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 9 July 2026

Other ubiquitous Chinese deities, such as the regal Jade Emperor, the faithful warrior Guan Yu, the wondrous savior Mazu, and the demon-quelling Zhong Kui, fill both the popular imagination and the stuff of Daoist ritual. — Michael Naparstek, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

Overnight, the faithful crowded the mosque complex where the bodies of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his family lie in state. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Rhymes for the faithful

• unfaithful