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
Similarly, Delap’s suspension gave Maresca the opportunity to thrust new signing Joao Pedro in from the start, with the Brazilian international repaying the faith emphatically by scoring a pair of stunning goals to send Chelsea through to the final.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The two married in 2023 in a cross faith ceremony that celebrated his father’s Jewish roots and her Catholic upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The two married in 2023 in a cross faith ceremony that celebrated his father’s Jewish roots and her Catholic upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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Spectators swarmed in from around the country to see the legendary lawyers battle over creationism, evolution and the role of religion in government.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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The two men allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and had become radicalized over the internet.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
27 June 2025
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There’s also a triangle with Stella being in the center — Stanley and Blanche pulling at the allegiance of Stella.—
David L. Coddon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 June 2025
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Grow by leaving awesome LinkedIn comments Identify your strongest beliefs Your commenting strategy needs a theme.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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While Combs' reputation might precede him in the eyes of some potential jurors, to be seated on the final jury, individuals need to vow to set those beliefs aside.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
1 July 2025
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Paul Libin’s devotion to both the artistry and the humanity of the theater made an indelible mark on Broadway and stages beyond.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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Finally playing alongside her in Chicago, what stood out wasn’t just Parker’s talent, but her relentless devotion while juggling motherhood, a broadcasting career and a championship run.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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At the checkout and after entering your Kroger loyalty ID or scanning a loyalty card, shoppers can scan a barcode on the flyer that downloads all the Weekly Digital Deals offered that week at once to the customer's loyalty card.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Your ability to fully engage with your team, even for a few minutes, can build trust and loyalty far faster than long meetings filled with distractions.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Wayne Barrow, the trust manager, told Billboard that Evans has been giving the money out to the late Brooklyn rapper’s children Ty’anna, CJ, in addition to pocketing some of it for herself.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
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Watts claims a lack of trust and support from the board led to his departure, three years before his contract's end.—
Annie Goldman,
The Enquirer,
10 July 2025
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This willingness to be imperfect fosters trust and demonstrates a genuine commitment to the journey of inclusion.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The State Department did not respond to requests by ABC News for the current data on its assistance commitments to Sudan after foreign aid freezes and layoffs.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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