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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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 Typically the campaign stops are more about politics than policy, with rhetoric that's designed more to rile up the faithful than discuss the issues. —

David Jackson, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the faithful