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

The Oscar-winning director cast the actor as Eumaeus, the faithful servant of Odysseus (Matt Damon) coming to terms with his grief over his master’s prolonged absence. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2026

The bells atop a small stone church sounded as the faithful dressed in their Sunday best headed home to neat frame houses. — Jane Wooldridge, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2026

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

Rhymes for the faithful

• unfaithful