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
Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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