the faithful

noun

: the people who believe or participate in a religion

The faithful gather here each year to celebrate together.

: 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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Good questions from the faithful and insightful answers. —

Tim Graham, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 For pilgrims, the pinnacle of the festival is a dip in the sacred waters on auspicious days—an act believed to cleanse the faithful of their sins. —

Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Nov. 2024 But the beliefs of the faithful live in an arena beyond a fact-check. —

Joseph Bien-Kahn, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2024 Dolan mentioned there will be subsequent letters instructing the faithful on evangelization, which will lean into the Hispanic and Latino communities. —

Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the faithful