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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
Others showed more faith in Puth.
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Across most of India, every season is linked to specific produce, celebratory rituals and dishes, the element of faith being even more pronounced in the south.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
More than half of those in the study who rescued people mentioned the role that their faith played in this decision.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Shitposting, Topinka explains, makes good-faith engagement impossible and critics look foolish because the shitposter is plausibly joking.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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Glenn Garner, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Across most of India, every season is linked to specific produce, celebratory rituals and dishes, the element of faith being even more pronounced in the south.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2026
More than half of those in the study who rescued people mentioned the role that their faith played in this decision.
—Catherine A. Sanderson, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Shitposting, Topinka explains, makes good-faith engagement impossible and critics look foolish because the shitposter is plausibly joking.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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De La Vega said that Hialeah is a vibrant and diverse city made up of many cultures, races and religions.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this study, diversity doesn’t just mean religion and race.—
Ella Gonzales
March 5,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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Putting rank-and-file executives aside, the wealthiest spenders in the corporate world still owe their allegiance to the GOP.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Members wear the club's colors, purple and gold, with the pride and allegiance reminiscent of those in Black fraternities and sororities.—
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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Want to improve your communication, confidence and success at work?—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The spectrum of sentiment has been wide in the Gulf over the past couple of days, from quiet confidence to outright panic.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
2 Mar. 2026
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The analysis, which included 55 studies encompassing more than a half-million people, found that those who had a spiritual belief or religious practice were less likely to have a harmful relationship with alcohol, drugs or cigarettes.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The intensity of devotion can feel a bit like that.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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For over a decade, Claire and Jamie Fraser have loved each other across centuries, continents, and wars; their devotion as enduring as the Highland mist that first enveloped their story.—
Carly Witteman,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2026
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The specialized formulas account for a very small part of Abbott’s revenue, though attorneys for parents suing the company say the formulas help Abbott build brand loyalty and secure hospital contracts.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Feldman noted that Target continues to improve fulfillment and boost loyalty through its Target Circle.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Your steady follow-through earns trust while keeping timelines realistic for everyone involved.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Mar. 2026
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While ties between the Gulf and Iran were never warm, the scale of Tehran’s strikes is likely to sever what little trust had been built.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
1 Mar. 2026
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But a year later, Tehran said it would no longer be bound by its commitments if the other parties to the JCPOA were in breach of theirs.—
Abbas Al Lawati,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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Mercy named to Newsweek list Newsweek magazine named the Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers one of the World's Best Hospitals, recognizing it for its ongoing commitment to high-quality care, patient experience and clinical excellence among top-tier hospitals worldwide.—
Mark Mondier,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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