as in steadfast
firm in one's allegiance to someone or something
we remain loyal to the ideals for which this organization stands
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Recent Examples of loyal
The result of that experiment was some loyal CNN viewers leaving, and few if any new viewers tuning in.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Jan. 2026
Grace Booher are among Chilcutt’s loyal fans.
—Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The best form of antiaging is staying loyal to your daily SPF application.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 6 Jan. 2026
These diverse groups range from loyal government supporters to factions more critical of the government.
—Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
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What alerted them to her location wasn’t footprints or a cell phone ping, however, but rather the sounds of her steadfast pup, Cami.—
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The year-on-year increases at each major are more modest, usually between 10 and 12 percent, but that percentage of tournament revenue remains steadfast, if not entirely immovable.—
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LaMalfa, a staunch Trump supporter, put much of his focus on boosting federal water supplies to farmers, and seeking to reduce environmental restrictions on logging and extraction of other natural resources.—
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Russia, a staunch ally of Venezuela, supported Colombian President Gustavo Petro’s request for a Security Council hearing.—
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The story is based on popular romance author Emily Henry's 2021 novel of the same name, and while the movie is generally faithful to the book, there are some key changes that readers will notice.—
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Jordan Brand has now closed the books on the Air Jordan 1‘s 40th anniversary, headlined by the most faithful recreation of the sneaker to date, but the return of an original colorway will help keep the model just as relevant in 2026.—
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While the bulk of this story follows the normal progression of life-saving treatment, there are a few things that make this couple, devout Catholics, see a deeper cause at work.—
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Some of the founders were indeed devout Christians and these folks cherry-pick Christian quotations from them.—
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This is especially true for plants that are marginally hardy in your area, as well as common perennials like woodland phlox, lamb’s ear, and hardy geraniums.—
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Fellow true freshman Joshua Moore should be in line for a bigger role next season as well.—
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At Saddleback Medical Center, expectant mothers benefit from an extra layer of support – the hospital is the only one in Orange County to offer a dedicated maternity concierge to all expecting parents.—
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The top features include dedicated beverage areas and pet-feeding stations, NKBA reports.—
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Relatives have described her as a devoted parent and a creative who posed no threat to law enforcement.—
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Hudson's interview with W, meanwhile, was largely devoted to Song Sung Blue.—
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“Loyal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyal. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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