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
This requires a kind of faith that most people can’t sustain.
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Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Following a violent incident, Pol is drawn to faith but growing tensions force him to confront belief, violence, loss, and responsibility.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
His faith was rewarded against Utah.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Gwen Stefani opened up about the role faith plays in her personal life in an interview Christian author Jeff Cavins.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Brendan Keegan, Rolling Stone, 11 Mar. 2026
Following a violent incident, Pol is drawn to faith but growing tensions force him to confront belief, violence, loss, and responsibility.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
His faith was rewarded against Utah.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Gwen Stefani opened up about the role faith plays in her personal life in an interview Christian author Jeff Cavins.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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In Iran, women are legally required to adhere to a dress code, and must wear a hijab, or headscarf, regardless of their nationality or religion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Providing service to others seems like a good cure for what ails us today — a true lack of altruism and looking out for each other regardless of race, gender or religion, etc.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Among the latter’s clique is secretly nerdy blonde Lizzie (Lulu Wilson), who used to hang out with Jack and Montgomery, before proving pretty and canny enough to switch allegiances.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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His absence has done little to dampen the fervor of those faithful to the regime, thousands of whom have taken to the streets to pledge their allegiance.—
Leila Gharagozlou,
CNN Money,
14 Mar. 2026
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While Gary and Ezeiruaku have confidence from the coaching staff, a productive double-digit sack player might not be on the roster.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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Through his guidance, countless beginners found confidence, joy and a sense of belonging.—
Avery Newmark,
AJC.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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The Moon, planet of emotions, soars into your 9th House of Philosophy today, encouraging you to explore ideas, cultures, or beliefs that soften sharp edges.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Beyond rock and ice The finding of L 98-59 d challenges the long-standing astronomical belief that small exoplanets must be either gas dwarfs or water worlds covered in ice and oceans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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The point is devotion, community and the quiet joy of being part of something small but enduring.—
Andrew Silow-Carroll,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dear Everything offers an antidote — the voices of visionary youth, powerful storytelling, inspirational music, and a deep devotion that opens portals to other realms.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Mar. 2026
Noun
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DeSantis seems to have turned judicial appointments in Florida into his personal loyalty system.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
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Few skin-care brands have earned as much loyalty from editors and dermatologists as SkinCeuticals.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
11 Mar. 2026
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To regain trust, leaders need to be accountable, deliver results and seek unity over polarization.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Coordinating with others is the ideal way to build trust.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The occasion Saturday afternoon was a commitment announcement bash for Dons star running back/defensive back Honor Fa’alave-Johnson, broadcast live by the streaming service CBS Sports HQ.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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But the fact that employees still showed up, including without pay during last year’s federal government shutdown, demonstrates their commitment to keeping the beloved parks flourishing.—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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