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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Such processions draw the faithful as well as droves of nonbelievers and tourists.
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Or, truer to the inequity of the moment, deliverance for the faithful few; woe to us nonbelievers (ultimately this is a tax-bracket theology—the wealthier always seem to be more devout).
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
On a holy holiday, the Muslim Community Center of Chicago overflows with the faithful.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
The previously stoic pope is drawing huge crowds and seems to be making a star turn, enthralling the faithful with emotive assurance.
—Anthony Faiola, Washington Post, 7 June 2026
Or, truer to the inequity of the moment, deliverance for the faithful few; woe to us nonbelievers (ultimately this is a tax-bracket theology—the wealthier always seem to be more devout).
—Jonathan Odden, Artforum, 2 June 2026
On a holy holiday, the Muslim Community Center of Chicago overflows with the faithful.
—Noel Brennan, CBS News, 27 May 2026
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 14 Jun. 2026.
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