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
On Thursday and Friday, gunmen loyal to the new government stormed the villages of Sheer, Mukhtariyeh and Haffah near the coast, killing 69 men but harming no women, according to the observatory.
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arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Tough, shrewd, and bursting with Machiavellian ambition, Lucky is also fiercely loyal to Baba and his bumbling offspring.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Ukraine’s loyal European allies possess many of the same space capabilities as the U.S., albeit on a much smaller scale.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
But woven into many of those anthems was her real-life love, Carl Dean, an asphalt paver and her loyal cheerleader who died Monday at 82.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Tough, shrewd, and bursting with Machiavellian ambition, Lucky is also fiercely loyal to Baba and his bumbling offspring.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
Ukraine’s loyal European allies possess many of the same space capabilities as the U.S., albeit on a much smaller scale.
—David Axe, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
But woven into many of those anthems was her real-life love, Carl Dean, an asphalt paver and her loyal cheerleader who died Monday at 82.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for loyal
Adjective
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Many in the department remain steadfast that Mercado should be disciplined — or at least removed from the prestigious investigative unit.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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The key is to recognize that while retirement planning has evolved with technology, certain fundamental principles remain steadfast.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Some conservatives who were formerly staunch supporters of aid to Ukraine began praising Trump’s more isolationist stance after the meeting last week.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Ilya Shapiro, a senior fellow and director of constitutional studies at the Manhattan Institute, a conservative think tank, is also a staunch free speech proponent.—
Tovia Smith,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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Duke phenom Cooper Flagg got a standing ovation from the Cameron Indoor faithful on Monday night in what may have been his final home game in a Blue Devil uniform.—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Vatican officials can be faithful to the highest standards of their religion, truly wishing to serve the church and the common good of humanity.—
Daniel Speed Thompson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2025
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The pontiff is resting, the Vatican's press office said publicly on Wednesday morning, in one of its twice-daily updates that have drawn the close attention of devout Catholics worldwide.—
Willem Marx,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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Fields, on the other hand, seems to be actively encouraging the love between Irving and Burt’s innies to blossom, due to his devout religious beliefs, which frame innies as separate entities with their own souls.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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But while Connecticut is largely forested, only about one-tenth of 1% of all forest land in the state is considered true old-growth forest.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2025
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This is true of most great directors, except most lack the expertise of being a top-level editor who can deliver the best version of it.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Brave, defiant in the face of evil and dedicated to his lifes purpose.—
The Editors,
National Review,
3 Mar. 2025
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The late actor, who died last month at the age of 95, was unwaveringly dedicated to his craft, but found certain parts of the gig frustrating, director Barry Sonnenfeld recalled to BBC News in an interview published on Saturday, March 1.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Yet even his most devoted followers struggle to articulate exactly what that means.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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In 2014, the devoted beauty brand joined the L’Oréal family, a move that helped propel the brand to an even wider audience while maintaining its authenticity.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Loyal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/loyal. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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