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as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
a people who are known for their strong and steadfast faith
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as in cult
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the city of Jerusalem is sacred to three faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
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as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
after they had to declare bankruptcy, the family found out how much faith their friends had
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
never having had much faith in banks, the old miser kept his money under the mattress
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
she has complete faith that the universe is controlled by a benevolent Supreme Being with a master plan
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Recent Examples of faith
Since that time, the District and the union have engaged in good-faith negotiations in an effort to reach a successor agreement.
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Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Throughout his career Burnham has continued to talk about his Roman Catholic faith.
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Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Her desire to promote her Protestant faith, along with a yearning to expand England’s political authority, helped fuel a vicious campaign to take control of Ireland, where the Reformation’s teachings had not taken hold.
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Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Getting the breakthrough requires patience, trust and faith.
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Joelle Jay,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Jessica Riley,
CBS News,
24 June 2026
Throughout his career Burnham has continued to talk about his Roman Catholic faith.
—
Nick Tabor,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 June 2026
Her desire to promote her Protestant faith, along with a yearning to expand England’s political authority, helped fuel a vicious campaign to take control of Ireland, where the Reformation’s teachings had not taken hold.
—
Peter C. Mancall,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Getting the breakthrough requires patience, trust and faith.
—
Joelle Jay,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Some proponents of the curriculum changes dispute arguments that children will be explicitly taught religion, saying the Biblical passages and stories will be taught in the context of world history.
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Be smart and avoid arguments about politics, religion and controversial issues.
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The titular Texas town hangs in the balance as ranching dynasties unravel, hearts switch allegiances and the overall future of small town culture built on ranching and agriculture comes under scrutiny.
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Scores of protesters appeared in front of the Supreme Court in late April to support people who say they were harmed by the weed killer and other chemicals, in allegiance with the Make America Healthy Again movement.
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What gives us confidence in this assertion?
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Soloviev brims with the confidence of a billionaire’s son who has managed to chart his own unusual course.
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The belief from those people is that the couple, and especially Markle, are using the visit as a marketing ploy.
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As a result, his voice was confident, clear, and amplified by an empty-headed belief in his own good intentions.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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At its core, the play examines what happens when loyalty to an institution collides with a commitment to the truth, as a young lawyer risks his career to challenge powerful military leaders and expose wrongdoing within the ranks.
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Amazon is wagering that a half-price membership can manufacture loyalty among a cohort that has more financial anxiety than any before it, and less brand allegiance to show for it.
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November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Shared money, trust, and private agreements need careful language.
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Buying a house felt like a commitment to building a future in a community that welcomed us.
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Stone maintained his commitment to the fair treatment of Chesterton and Porter.
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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