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 The Bailey family is fully committed to faith and family. Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 Oct. 2025 Nobody Wants This fans know the ups and downs of falling someone who falls outside your faith. Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 23 Oct. 2025 Tallis continued to have a successful career after the Reformation, despite never renouncing his Catholic faith. Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 23 Oct. 2025 On a street in the South Shore neighborhood of Chicago, Reverend Ciera Bates-Chamberlain stood in front of a five-story apartment complex praying with other city faith leaders and residents. Connor Greene, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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  • Projects engage critical questions of ecology, migration, identity, religion, and architecture, and excavate both metaphorical and literal prisons.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Children unfamiliar with the world in time become easy marks for the dealers in fascist politics and quack religions.
    Henry Freedland, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • The Rest is Football is part of a recent trend in football coverage which sees ex-players turned pundits — such as Gary Neville, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards — being very open about their continuing allegiances to former clubs.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 23 Oct. 2025
  • An Idaho man accused of planning attacks on Coeur d’Alene churches and pledging his allegiance to a foreign terrorist organization has pleaded guilty to a federal felony charge of attempting to aid the group.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
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  • Brazil’s leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed confidence on Monday that his country and the United States will reach a trade deal.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Playing without starting quarterback Nicco Marchiol and its top two running backs, the Mountaineers were limited offensively, and TCU’s defense did a tremendous job of not giving the West Virginia offense confidence.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Oct. 2025
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  • Some religious leaders have said the fact that Kirk's political agenda was driven by his Biblical beliefs meant he was killed for his faith and amounted to an attack on Christianity.
    Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Emphasizing research and measurable outcomes, their philanthropy also reflects a broader belief that wealth should be used in real time—not preserved for future generations.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Duke’s Cameron Indoor Stadium is Hogwarts, and its charm is its devotion to a different time in college sports.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Teenagers competed in musical contests that required them to perform songs expressing devotion to Russia.
    Tetiana Kotelnykova, The Atlantic, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Since then, her standing in the polls has slipped, though partisan loyalties remain deeply entrenched.
    Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Credit card rewards and loyalty points can turn everyday spending into meaningful travel savings.
    Essence, Essence, 24 Oct. 2025
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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.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2025
  • The members face a crisis of friendship as loyalties shift, trust is tested, and the lines between fact and fiction blur.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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  • Laporta’s commitment to the Super League project has also appeared to wane, with the Barcelona chief reaching out to UEFA and the rest of the European football establishment, which Madrid continue to shun.
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The new strategy connects water goals to the denim giant’s 2024 Climate Action Transition Plan, which aligns the company’ business plans with its climate commitments.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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