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Dec 1, 2009
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Synonyms for faithful

Noun

1. faithful, following, followers
usage: any loyal and steadfast following
2. congregation, fold, faithful, social group
usage: a group of people who adhere to a common faith and habitually attend a given church

Adjective

1. faithful (vs. unfaithful), firm, loyal, truehearted, fast(prenominal), true, constant, true, trustworthy#1, trusty
usage: steadfast in affection or allegiance; "years of faithful service"; "faithful employees"; "we do not doubt that England has a faithful patriot in the Lord Chancellor"
2. close, faithful, accurate (vs. inaccurate)
usage: marked by fidelity to an original; "a close translation"; "a faithful copy of the portrait"; "a faithful rendering of the observed facts"
3. faithful (vs. unfaithful), true to(predicate)
usage: not having sexual relations with anyone except your husband or wife, or your boyfriend or girlfriend; "he remained faithful to his wife"
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