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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2
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
Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family.
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Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
Reporters have rarely been fans of faith in politics, and often decry the Republican Party’s cozy relationship with religious Americans, such as evangelical Christians.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
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Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program.
—Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025
Reporters have rarely been fans of faith in politics, and often decry the Republican Party’s cozy relationship with religious Americans, such as evangelical Christians.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 May 2025
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My follow up was meant to use sarcasm to make a serious point: The First Amendment provisions on religious liberty were written by Madison to prohibit state encroachment on religion, which is exactly what this bill does.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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Many have poked fun at the viral moment, jokingly expressing their allegiance with the disgruntled canine.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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While many of the discussion topics will be similar to those of other leagues’ CBA talks, the dynamics are different because of where fans’ allegiances lie within the sport.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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At home, power outages, soaring prices, and unresolved corruption scandals have left essential services in disarray, eroding public confidence as hopes for recovery remain distant.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 May 2025
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There were a million confidences, apologies, and secrets pressing at my seams, all intended for her alone.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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O'Neal's theory seemed to center around his belief that Bezos was never willing to send his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, into space.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2025
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Medieval England was incredibly tied to religious devotion.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Customers saw how reliable and stylish the existing products were, their dedication elevated loyalty to the emerging brand.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Even if 67% of active users use Chime as their primary financial provider, loyalty shifts, and there is always risk of customer flight.—
Vikas Raj,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But brands risk losing consumer trust if customers worry that their privacy and data will not be respected, Camoosa says.—
Acxiom Contributor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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After taking a percentage, the trust is to give all the proceeds to the couple's favorite museum foundation.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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Cruise, though, is very determined to remind us just how much physical commitment his action work requires.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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While the divides are challenging, all who serve have shown a shared commitment to ensure that Florida remains the best state in the nation to work, play and prosper.—
Scott Shalley,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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