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 stars worked the crowd, greeting the faithful and leaning in for photos with young cosplayers.
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Kim Willis, USA Today, 16 May 2026
With the turn of the millennium soon coming, the church builds a following with the story of a doomsday apocalypse that only the faithful will be saved from.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
The optics of the ceremony soon sparked backlash from the faithful and religious leaders, many of whom drew a parallel to biblical scripture Exodus 32, which warns believers about the dangers of creating false idols and worshiping other gods.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Angola was the third stop on an 11-day tour of four African nations that has prompted wide excitement among the faithful on a continent, which is home to around 20% of the world’s Catholics – but also disquiet in some quarters.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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Kim Willis, USA Today, 16 May 2026
With the turn of the millennium soon coming, the church builds a following with the story of a doomsday apocalypse that only the faithful will be saved from.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 15 May 2026
The optics of the ceremony soon sparked backlash from the faithful and religious leaders, many of whom drew a parallel to biblical scripture Exodus 32, which warns believers about the dangers of creating false idols and worshiping other gods.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Angola was the third stop on an 11-day tour of four African nations that has prompted wide excitement among the faithful on a continent, which is home to around 20% of the world’s Catholics – but also disquiet in some quarters.
—Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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