1
: unswerving in allegiance: such as
a
: faithful in allegiance to one's lawful sovereign or government
were loyal to the king
b
: faithful to a private person to whom faithfulness is due
a loyal husband
c
: faithful to a cause, ideal, custom, institution, or product
a loyal churchgoer
loyal to the party of their forebears—
Dennis Farney
Dennis Farney2
: showing loyalty
a loyal friend
3
obsolete
: lawful, legitimate
Synonyms
Examples of loyal in a Sentence
The team has many loyal fans.
She has provided the company with many years of loyal service.
Recent Examples on the Web
Less loyal subscribers could introduce a whole new level of complexity to their business.
—John Koblin, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The convention is on track to become a showcase for the likely Republican nominee Donald Trump, a polarizing figure who could be expected to attract both vocal opponents and loyal supporters of the former president outside the downtown event venues.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Over the past two years, LaTurner has been a loyal supporter of Republican leadership, even as a small group of conservative hard-liners have held up significant legislation, ousted a Republican speaker and have threatened to oust a second over his support for foreign aid to Ukraine.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Anjin takes issue with Toranaga’s pattern of using his most loyal vassals to do his bidding.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Will the citizenry loyal to the federal government lay down arms now that their leader is dead?
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
King and his unswervingly loyal buddy, Mister (an endearing Christian Henley), are fighting an insurgency against their limited opportunities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Phish built its loyal audience over a decade through constant touring, without MTV or radio hits.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Their career paths mirrored a generation’s ethos—one where staying loyal to a company meant job security and the opportunity to carve out a piece of the American Dream.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
John Koblin, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
The convention is on track to become a showcase for the likely Republican nominee Donald Trump, a polarizing figure who could be expected to attract both vocal opponents and loyal supporters of the former president outside the downtown event venues.
—Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
Over the past two years, LaTurner has been a loyal supporter of Republican leadership, even as a small group of conservative hard-liners have held up significant legislation, ousted a Republican speaker and have threatened to oust a second over his support for foreign aid to Ukraine.
—Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2024
Anjin takes issue with Toranaga’s pattern of using his most loyal vassals to do his bidding.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Apr. 2024
Will the citizenry loyal to the federal government lay down arms now that their leader is dead?
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 13 Apr. 2024
King and his unswervingly loyal buddy, Mister (an endearing Christian Henley), are fighting an insurgency against their limited opportunities.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Phish built its loyal audience over a decade through constant touring, without MTV or radio hits.
—Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 11 Apr. 2024
Their career paths mirrored a generation’s ethos—one where staying loyal to a company meant job security and the opportunity to carve out a piece of the American Dream.
—Ebony Flake, Essence, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Loyal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/loyal. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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