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
The issue of faith and LGBTQ+ issues became part of the mayoral and council campaigns, with both candidates clarifying their views to voters.
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
That faith is what keeps us holding on to hope.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
One way is to rethink what faith means.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
For decades, this is how the Tibetan Children's Village imparted Tibetan students with their language, culture and faith in their de facto capital in exile in the northern Indian city of Dharamshala.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
That faith is what keeps us holding on to hope.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
One way is to rethink what faith means.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
For decades, this is how the Tibetan Children's Village imparted Tibetan students with their language, culture and faith in their de facto capital in exile in the northern Indian city of Dharamshala.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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That’s kind of the family religion, knowing that the body releases the soul and the spirit energy, and, beyond that, the spirit energy survives.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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For many of Modi’s supporters, Mamdani’s rhetoric is seen as a malicious attack on the country’s majority religion.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The glittering gastro gem shines brightly with resourceful chefs embracing a diverse array of culinary traditions, often eschewing allegiance to strictly Southern cooking.—
Nevin Martell,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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After all the tariffs, boycotts, and bruised egos, both countries have been left to reckon with lasting economic scars and shifting allegiances.—
Dave Gordon,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Nov. 2025
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The captain also saw what everyone else did on Saturday, too — Michkov’s confidence seems to be on the rise.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Truly’s confidence and abilities certainly don’t appear to be an issue.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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Therefore, the present work supports the belief that rational materials design at both the macro and atomic levels can solve long-standing challenges, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Set on Christmas Eve, this adaptation of Chris Van Allsburg's beloved 1985 children's book follows a young boy whose waning belief in Santa Claus is reinvigorated after hopping on a magical train to the North Pole.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s focus on dignity, inclusion and equity captured the devotion of a plurality of Latino voters in New York.—
Newsweek Contributors,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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His music mixes reggaetón beats with the sounds of Puerto Rican history and everyday life, where devotion and defiance often live side by side.—
Ken Chitwood,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 2025
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And if that can happen to retail giants with decades of consumer goodwill, imagine the stakes for entertainment and cultural brands — where loyalty is fleeting, audiences are global and competition is relentless.—
Kimberly S. Reed,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Themes of love, loyalty and trust could also be tested under the weight of change.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The project is administered by Local Media Foundation, tax ID #36‐4427750, a Section 501(c)(3) charitable trust affiliated with Local Media Association.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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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,
5 Nov. 2025
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None of these commitments have been honored.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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