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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As part of the pilgrimage, the faithful perform a series of rituals in and around the holy city of Mecca, often involving many hours of walking in the scorching heat every day.
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Heather Chen, CNN, 24 June 2024
The litigation is little known among the faithful, but a handful of people aware of it expressed dismay.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
Third, Protestantism holds that the Bible alone is enough to guide the faithful, whereas Catholics believe that church teachings and writings throughout history are also authoritative.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2013
No doubt Trump’s fans, sucking up the distortions fed to the faithful, will whine to high heaven about how their hero was railroaded.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
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Heather Chen, CNN, 24 June 2024
The litigation is little known among the faithful, but a handful of people aware of it expressed dismay.
—Harriet Ryan, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2024
Third, Protestantism holds that the Bible alone is enough to guide the faithful, whereas Catholics believe that church teachings and writings throughout history are also authoritative.
—Victor Gaetan, Foreign Affairs, 3 Apr. 2013
No doubt Trump’s fans, sucking up the distortions fed to the faithful, will whine to high heaven about how their hero was railroaded.
—Letters To The Editor, Orange County Register, 13 June 2024
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“The faithful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20faithful. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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