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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Last week, Mark Brennan, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia, penned a letter to the faithful supporting vaccination.
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The site compiles information about the 196 seemingly inexplicable events over the history of the church related to the Eucharist, which the faithful believe is the body of Christ.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But Fastvold finds much to admire about the faithful as well.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The find, made during the first major excavation on the island in more than 30 years, is being touted by the emirate’s tourism authority as evidence that peaceful coexistence among the faithful is not a new thing in the UAE.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
The site compiles information about the 196 seemingly inexplicable events over the history of the church related to the Eucharist, which the faithful believe is the body of Christ.
—Jessie Wardarski, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
But Fastvold finds much to admire about the faithful as well.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2025
The find, made during the first major excavation on the island in more than 30 years, is being touted by the emirate’s tourism authority as evidence that peaceful coexistence among the faithful is not a new thing in the UAE.
—Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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