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
Although some stricter interpretations of the faith may discourage interventions, Chidester said that attitude contrasts with the broader cultural landscape of Salt Lake City, where he’s based.
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
China may be happy to deflect these frictions and gain goodwill with Trump by showing its recent diplomacy with Iran as part of a good-faith effort to help Washington end the war.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Joe Mantello has the inner glow of a man who has been keeping faith with himself.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
In a letter turning down that request, Attorney General Rob Bonta placed his faith in Cal Fire.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
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ABC News, 6 May 2026
China may be happy to deflect these frictions and gain goodwill with Trump by showing its recent diplomacy with Iran as part of a good-faith effort to help Washington end the war.
—Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Joe Mantello has the inner glow of a man who has been keeping faith with himself.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
In a letter turning down that request, Attorney General Rob Bonta placed his faith in Cal Fire.
—Joe Rubin, Sacbee.com, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Discussions about politics, religion or racial issues might have too much explosive intensity.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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My real allegiance, if burritos can inspire allegiance, is to the northern-Mexican style, made with a modest amount of filling and rolled into a consequentially narrower cylinder.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
3 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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Weltman has confidence Orlando is an appealing job – largely thanks to its young roster that includes Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond Bane and Jalen Suggs.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 May 2026
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Tweens and teens look to each other for clarity and guidance on how to behave and how to feel, all the while gambling with each other’s social confidence and self-esteem.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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This was coincidence beyond belief.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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If Banchero believes in Mosley, that belief will carry influence.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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The blockchain can include both upstream, meaning production and sourcing info, and downstream, meaning loyalty programs or insurance tied to an object, as well as repair and resale.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 May 2026
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With 59% of younger viewers subscribing and unsubscribing from streamers to chase specific titles, what should streaming platforms do to adapt to this shift and foster long-term loyalty?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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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.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
3 May 2026
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And when representation breaks down, so does trust.—
Jon Harris Maurer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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The company began as a shapewear brand offering a wide range of sizes, from XXS to 5XL, reflecting a commitment to body positivity.—
Lisa Gutierrez
May 2,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
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Fujimori sought to reassure voters by emphasizing democratic commitments and acknowledging abuses committed under her father’s government, though without fully repudiating his legacy.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 May 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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