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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While some shows pump the creative well dry by cranking out arthritic prequels and sequels, Erickson and Stiller keep galloping forward, keeping their creation fresh rather than designed to sound the same notes time and again in a lame ploy to appease the faithful.
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
This represents a substantive shift among the faithful: For decades, women were always more devout, both in U.S. churches and around the world.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
But Benitez persists, explaining that Lawrence has the virtues necessary to lead the faithful, unlike some of their fellow cardinals who seem to want the job for its power and status.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Released on Christmas Eve, the 23-track set (in honor of his idol Michael Jordan) is a gift to the faithful fans who have supported him since his Soundcloud days over 10 years ago.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 16 Jan. 2025
This represents a substantive shift among the faithful: For decades, women were always more devout, both in U.S. churches and around the world.
—Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Jan. 2025
But Benitez persists, explaining that Lawrence has the virtues necessary to lead the faithful, unlike some of their fellow cardinals who seem to want the job for its power and status.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
Released on Christmas Eve, the 23-track set (in honor of his idol Michael Jordan) is a gift to the faithful fans who have supported him since his Soundcloud days over 10 years ago.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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