faith

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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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How is the word faith different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of faith are belief, credence, and credit. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

When can belief be used instead of faith?

While the synonyms belief and faith are close in meaning, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is credence a more appropriate choice than faith?

Although the words credence and faith have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is it sensible to use credit instead of faith?

While in some cases nearly identical to faith, credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of faith Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group. Dr. Richard Moriarty, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025 Its presence in religious objects, artwork and jewelry, made gold a symbol of strength, profound beauty, purity, faith, wealth and power. Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 Still, despite the lack of experience, the Dolphins still have faith that position will be sorted by the beginning of the season. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025 Restoring faith in South Korea’s economy A major common concern of South Korean voters is the nation’s slowing economy, which is projected to grow only 1% this year, according to a new forecast this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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  • Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.
    Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2025
  • By targeting people based on their race, religion, or nationality, from countries with predominantly Black, Brown and Muslim-majority populations, this blanket ban constitutes racial discrimination under international human rights law.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 June 2025
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  • With the streets of The Chi in turmoil, Reg’s comeback sets the stage for high-stakes drama and shifting allegiances.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 June 2025
  • Harvard’s dishonest expert on honesty is a poignant symbol of a far larger problem in academia: ideological allegiance replacing the quest for truth.
    Andrew Follett, National Review, 31 May 2025
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  • Analyst Alex Zukin pointed to growing confidence over the near-term growth opportunity around artificial intelligence.
    Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 12 June 2025
  • The success of 2024 provided Team O’Neill with enough confidence to pack their bags and head to Dubai for a start in the Godolphin Mile at Meydan Race Course on April 5, 2025.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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  • Resilient leadership requires an unparalleled ability to adapt without compromising core values, beliefs or foundational principles.
    Novena Riojas, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • The hopeful belief that follows is that confronting one’s cultural influences—identifying them, analyzing them, and exposing how their assumptions shore up a society of male supremacy—can rob them of their power to indoctrinate.
    Dayna Tortorici, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
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  • Though devotion plays an important role in how Muslims observe Eid al-Adha, there is also room to come together and have fun.
    Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 7 June 2025
  • This timepiece represents an unshakeable vision, fusing MR-G’s commitment to ultimate strength and beauty with the Zen devotion to contemplating one’s own nature and an integrated worldview of serenity.
    Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
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  • Since joining the oneworld Alliance in 2013, Qatar has offered codeshare and loyalty integration with 13 major carriers.
    Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • Americans saw the corrosive effects of this problem writ large as the Big Lie about the 2020 election spread and became a test of loyalty among many families, friends, and colleagues.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025
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  • In 2010, the economists Darrick Hamilton, who is now at the New School, and William Darity, Jr., of Duke, outlined a plan to create interest-bearing government trust accounts for children who were born into families that fell below the median net worth.
    John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
  • How can any doctor or patient trust the recommendations of people appointed by someone who has repeatedly made false statements about vaccines and about the committee doctors have depended on for decades?
    Tom Frieden, Time, 16 June 2025
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  • In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.
    Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
  • Hemingway plays Dorothy Stratten, the Playboy Playmate turned actor who was brutally murdered by her ex-husband and manager, played with psychotic commitment by Eric Roberts.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 June 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.

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