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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The bar’s lineup of limited edition Tiki mugs often draws long lines of the faithful who rave about the collectible designs. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025 Since being elected pontiff, Leo has made peace and dialogue a central theme at audiences and in other addresses to the faithful. New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025 For the faithful, Nelson represented God’s mouthpiece on Earth. Konden Smith Hansen, The Conversation, 30 Sep. 2025 But broadly speaking some Christians say parts of the Bible describe an event in which the faithful, living and dead, will vanish from the Earth and be lifted up and returned to Jesus in heaven, often as part of his second coming. Adam Carlson, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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