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Loyal

loyal

adjective

willing to support, work for, or be a friend to someone, even in difficult times

faithful

adjective

continuing to support someone or be their friend, even in a difficult situation

committed

adjective

loyal to a belief, organization, or group, and willing to work hard for it

trustworthy

adjective

able to be trusted as being honest, safe, or reliable

stalwart

adjective

a stalwart friend or supporter is very loyal

true

adjective

if you are true to someone or something, you continue to be loyal to them or support them despite anything that happens

diehard

adjective

loyal to particular ideas or beliefs and refusing to change

solid

adjective

used about someone who is always loyal

steadfast

adjective

not changing your opinions or actions, because you have a strong belief in someone or something

constant

adjective

loyal to a person or belief

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