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
With impressionistic backgrounds and expressive animation, the series explores grief, faith and revolution through a deeply emotional lens.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
This loss of faith is sad, because the real South African story has a different lesson.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
An orchestration that argues Zionism is merely a political add-on that can be stripped away from the Jewish faith.
—Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old has pursued a professional dance career in Los Angeles for the past nine years, but after finding her faith as a Christian, Bates began to reject her former path.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Jan. 2026
This loss of faith is sad, because the real South African story has a different lesson.
—Eve Fairbanks, The Dial, 27 Jan. 2026
An orchestration that argues Zionism is merely a political add-on that can be stripped away from the Jewish faith.
—Marc Schneier, New York Daily News, 27 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old has pursued a professional dance career in Los Angeles for the past nine years, but after finding her faith as a Christian, Bates began to reject her former path.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Although it’s tightly curated compared to some sprawling film fests, the lineup always features diverse perspectives on Jewish culture, religion and the ways in which global political forces affect people on a person-to-person basis.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
22 Jan. 2026
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Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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In their proposals, city leaders ask DART to refund sales tax, change services, reform the agency’s governance model — a move Dallas leaders are considering — and increase transparency in exchange for calling elections off or recommending allegiance to DART.—
Lilly Kersh,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Jan. 2026
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Different ideas were discussed, including sending everyone in Greenland a check as a way to buy their allegiance.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many CEOs assume that once a capable CFO is in place, financial confidence will follow.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Now the public appears to have lost confidence in Noem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The long hours spent fishing were also good for meditating and reinforced his belief in the destiny marked out for him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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That zeal, her daughter explains, also defined the way Ladd led her life away from the cameras — and fueled her devotion to Beyond the Scars.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Their sense of duty and devotion to the Crown never faltered, although Philip found his role frustrating, especially in the early years.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Kim Jee-woon’s A Bittersweet Life (2005) drew on the cool aesthetics of Jean-Pierre Melville’s gangster films while examining specifically Korean concepts of loyalty and social hierarchy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Just like the zodiac, every Bridgerton character embodies a distinct persona, from bold passion and quiet devotion to intellectual chemistry and soul-level loyalty.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The commitment to sustainability runs deep, according to recent visitors.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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While there are miles of regular season basketball still remaining, Morales is encouraged to see his team’s commitment on defensive – especially from unsung hero Cal Weidman.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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