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as in loyal
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
fans of the Chicago Cubs are famously faithful
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as in accurate
following an original exactly
a faithful filming of Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island
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as in cooperative
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as in loyalist
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Recent Examples of faithful
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That’s why The Observer has brought back the weekly Panthers mailbag to answer the questions from the Carolina faithful.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Far from a faithful rendering of Pynchon’s text, One Battle After Another identifies the most cinematic and emotional veins of Vineland’s network of narrative and, true to Anderson’s word, runs like a thief.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
As soon as Florida State quarterback Thomas Castellanos misfired on a final-second heave into the end zone, the Cavaliers’ faithful immediately rushed onto the field.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 27 Sep. 2025
That’s why The Observer has brought back the weekly Panthers mailbag to answer the questions from the Carolina faithful.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Charles – who is known to be deeply faithful and regularly attends services – has visited the Holy See on several occasions.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Advertisement Far from a faithful rendering of Pynchon’s text, One Battle After Another identifies the most cinematic and emotional veins of Vineland’s network of narrative and, true to Anderson’s word, runs like a thief.
—Rory Doherty, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithful
Adjective
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If all that wasn’t enough, 12 gold Arthurian knights have been positioned around the dial, acting as the Lady’s loyal protectors and hour markers.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
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When Mel learns Richard is now engaged to her estranged college friend Monica (Atkins), the two women, with the help of Mel’s loyal best friend Candy (Brown), set aside old wounds to stand together.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Master 4’s sensor remains unchanged, still providing smooth and accurate tracking on virtually any surface, with a maximum DPI of 8,000.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
30 Sep. 2025
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On a team that has allowed the league’s most sacks, McCarthy must learn from QBs like Aaron Rodgers, still the league’s fastest passer and one of its most accurate.—
Jacob Robinson,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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It was originally established as a cooperative under the name of Beirut DC in 1999 by a group of Lebanese filmmakers and cultural organizers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Before Evers appointed her as the state's head of economic development, Hughes worked for 17 years as an executive at Organic Valley, a billion-dollar dairy cooperative.—
Jessie Opoien,
jsonline.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Antoni's nomination was widely criticized Antoni's selection was praised by Trump loyalists like Stephen Moore and Steve Bannon.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Maple, brown butter, sweet potato and even salted caramel, each having their own respective loyalists.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Since trading for Mitchell in the summer of 2022, Cleveland has held steadfast in the belief that its contention window truly opens when Mobley is up for it.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Watching my great-grandmother, grandmother, mother and aunt serve as loyal members of this sorority shaped my understanding of what true sisterhood and service look like.—
Essence,
Essence,
3 Oct. 2025
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With markets looking unperturbed, that might turn out true sooner if nothing serious comes in the way of the bulls.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Advertisement During captivity Sharabi ached for his life in Be’eri—which as a kibbutz, or commune, is the original expression of the interdependence on which Israel functions.—
Eli Sharabi,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
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There, Evelyn uses psychedelic drugs and psychological manipulation to brainwash them into joining the local community, which is, in fact, just a commune of Evelyn’s cultists.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Previously, a court order was required to collect the samples from fallen soldiers.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Jerusalem — On a hot Friday morning in September, dozens of Israelis turned up at Gaza’s border fence – not as soldiers, but as dissenters.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithful. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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