1
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
What begins as private heartbreak becomes a broader movement of hope and connection, showing how faith, love, and unity can bring light even to the darkest moments.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The two-part conversation will air on March 26 and 27 and provide more information on Guthrie’s faith and fortitude during this time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Ver’s defense was that his failure to pay taxes arose from a lack of clarity as to how tax law treated emerging cryptocurrency, good-faith accounting errors and reliance on his advisors’ advice.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2026
The two-part conversation will air on March 26 and 27 and provide more information on Guthrie’s faith and fortitude during this time.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Ver’s defense was that his failure to pay taxes arose from a lack of clarity as to how tax law treated emerging cryptocurrency, good-faith accounting errors and reliance on his advisors’ advice.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
For many Jewish Americans, the antisemitic incidents have confirmed longstanding fears about the rise of antisemitism, as well as the need to vigorously counter extremism and live their faith undaunted by threats.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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There are too many examples of religion trying to control all of us, and only for their ends, not ours.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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But Mormonism is a high-demand, patriarchal religion, and the church’s obsession with Godly worthiness has only made the fixation on beauty flourish.—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sports bars are hanging flags and declaring their allegiances to Portugal, England, Spain, or Brazil.—
Ben Furnas,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said that during the shooting, the gunman called 911 and pledged allegiance to the leader of ISIS, which is known for its intolerance of LGBTQ people.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Neither your father, nor I, knowing very little about you, have any confidence that you can be expected to handle filing your taxes by yourself.—
Lana Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Stars spent a majority of time on defense but played with more attacking confidence in the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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If a belief is challenged, pause and ask a sincere question to find shared facts that build bridges rather than point fingers.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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The belief is that intense, focused segments help ingrain the principles the Gators live by on the court.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Friends with a sudden devotion to nature begin making plans to convene in parks; TurboTax becomes your closest email companion; your risk of injury at the hands of a lunatic on a City Bike, haunted by the memory of a New Year’s resolution to exercise, may increase.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2026
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To the fans — your unwavering devotion and support are the reason this show remains such a force.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
25 Mar. 2026
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That pack loyalty appeared to be what kept them united through their harrowing escape and long walk home.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Common projects focus on strengthening profitable growth initiatives such as improving loyalty programs, responding to competitive threats, or identifying strategies to lift comparable store sales.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Subsequently, the real sign of trust from Adelman has been his willingness to close games with Hardaway, who’s often the hot hand.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
22 Mar. 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
22 Mar. 2026
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Maxwell’s drive, commitment to quality journalism and development of intentional career goals were inspiring.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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Materials, produce, and products are sourced locally wherever possible and chef Mauro Colagreco’s commitment to circular gastronomy further reinforces the hotel’s eco-conscious approach.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Mar. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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