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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Zegler further riled the faithful by comparing the cartoon prince’s pursuit of Snow White to stalking.
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Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Now, the property at 2108 SW 57th Ave., right on the edge of Coral Gables, is up for sale, its future uncertain even as the faithful still flock.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
What People Are Saying Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led Wednesday night's gathering, urging the faithful to pray for the pope's swift return to his apostolic mission.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
Now, the property at 2108 SW 57th Ave., right on the edge of Coral Gables, is up for sale, its future uncertain even as the faithful still flock.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Feb. 2025
What People Are Saying Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, dean of the College of Cardinals, led Wednesday night's gathering, urging the faithful to pray for the pope's swift return to his apostolic mission.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025
May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 Feb. 2025
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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