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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
Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The New York faithful was mostly backing Serrano, as Madison Square Garden was loaded with Puerto Rican flags - although Irish flags were scattered throughout.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
In 1997, Stella McCartney’s debut as the designer of Chloé added to the conversation even further: With delicate spaghetti straps and pastel colors, the nightgowns that appeared on the runway were perhaps the most faithful to what could have really been worn to bed.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
Roman Catholic faithful are filing past the simple white tomb in St. Mary Major Basilica.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
The New York faithful was mostly backing Serrano, as Madison Square Garden was loaded with Puerto Rican flags - although Irish flags were scattered throughout.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 12 July 2025
Noun
The United States, as Israel’s oldest and most faithful ally, has a special responsibility to speak the truth to Israel.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2025
In 1997, Stella McCartney’s debut as the designer of Chloé added to the conversation even further: With delicate spaghetti straps and pastel colors, the nightgowns that appeared on the runway were perhaps the most faithful to what could have really been worn to bed.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faithful
Adjective
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The campaign emphasized digital engagement, rewarding loyal app users and promoting community celebrations at select locations.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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Her ability to tap into cultural moments, partner with like-minded brands, and foster a loyal online community has made her brand a standout in the competitive world of digital commerce.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Beyond complying with regulations, embedding traceability and life cycle data directly into products can enable leaders in the tech industry to drive smarter product development, more accurate forecasting and stronger supply chain and inventory management.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The fact it was removed is a sign this was a mistake on GitHub’s part, and suggests the information is accurate.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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The Castell d’Or in the village of Barberá de la Conca belongs to a group of 16 cooperatives.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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In fact, the cooperative has gone back to court to get clarification from the judge ... just like the cooperative's landowners, Detroit Thermal and the 600 condo owners at 1300 Lafayette, the city of Detroit is waiting for the judge’s clarification.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
26 July 2025
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The dismissive July memo and Trump’s own subsequent attempts to brush aside inquiries about Epstein in press conferences caused an even bigger uproar on the right, with many MAGA loyalists calling for Bondi’s head and even criticizing the president for reneging on a campaign promise.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
11 Aug. 2025
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Trump, at least publicly, isn’t exactly making that process any easier and his political allies have pressed the White House to appoint an unabashed loyalist, people familiar with the matter told CNN.—
Phil Mattingly,
CNN Money,
8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Exciting developments are on the horizon, but no matter how ebikes evolve, one rule remains steadfast: Buy a bike from a manufacturer that offers good customer support.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Wired News,
8 Aug. 2025
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Jones has remained steadfast in his praise of Parsons after his trade request.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Whether that’s actually true or people just like to complain more 21 years after the original’s finale is certainly up for similar debate.—
Toni Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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If that’s true, then there’s no stopping Trump from federalizing the National Guard in all fifty states.—
Cristian Farias,
New Yorker,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The action then shifts to Montana, where Yunho flees and joins a commune of Americans dedicated to resistance.—
Michael Schaub,
Oc Register,
11 Aug. 2025
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Another hidden gem, Castello di Velona, offers a delightful stay, tucked behind ancient gates on the commune’s winding roads.—
Jenn Rice,
Vogue,
22 July 2025
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In 1961: After a decree by the Volkskammer, East German soldiers began installing a barbed wire barrier through Berlin.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Jeanette Winterson, The Passion Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this lyrical novel follows a French soldier who cooks for Napoleon and a Venetian woman who steals hearts—sometimes literally.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faithful. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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