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
But by the end, the Shakers’ resolve and faith in the face of such hardship earn their respect.
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Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
While some in the organization have wondered whether an aggressive approach would have been better — a quick-strike TD might have left Young more time — Morgan expressed his faith in Evero, whose contract quietly was extended last year and now runs through the 2027 season.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But when Heli and the children die in a car crash, Barbara’s faith in humor, hope and humanity is put to the ultimate test.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old has pursued a professional dance career in Los Angeles for the past nine years, but after finding her faith as a Christian, Bates began to reject her former path.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Mike Miller, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Jan. 2026
While some in the organization have wondered whether an aggressive approach would have been better — a quick-strike TD might have left Young more time — Morgan expressed his faith in Evero, whose contract quietly was extended last year and now runs through the 2027 season.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
But when Heli and the children die in a car crash, Barbara’s faith in humor, hope and humanity is put to the ultimate test.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old has pursued a professional dance career in Los Angeles for the past nine years, but after finding her faith as a Christian, Bates began to reject her former path.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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But the original radiates a kind of old-time religion; and while the music of Bowie’s version lacks some of that spirit, the words still carry it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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This philosophy is his religion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
14 Jan. 2026
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Iwobi, nephew of former Nigeria international Jay-Jay Okocha, played for England at under-16 and under-17 levels before switching allegiance.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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And that ever-reliable Republican allegiance is looking much less ironclad.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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In June, voting members rejected the second assessment in a 229-166 vote, a move the lawsuit characterized as a loss of confidence in the board’s management.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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Political interference in mergers and acquisitions approvals and daily operations repels foreign investment and damages confidence in market operations.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
13 Jan. 2026
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The long hours spent fishing were also good for meditating and reinforced his belief in the destiny marked out for him.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latter movie musical, directed and co-written by Mona Fastvold, tells the story of the titular founder of the Shakers, who brought her religious beliefs from England to America in the 18th century.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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The store opened in the summer of 2024, before the divisive president’s second election, delighting fans with offering plenty of stickers, clothing, signs and other items to proclaim their devotion.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 Jan. 2026
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No one could trace the secret roots of Skinny Pedro’s devotion to the world of machines.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Chinese Communist Party often demands political loyalty in return for its largesse, especially in insisting that potential partners break off relations with Taiwan.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
14 Jan. 2026
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Sirianni’s loyalty to his staff, beyond his two internal offensive coordinator promotions, is evident.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Those vulnerabilities allow predators an opportunity to gain the trust of victims of any age by promising to meet those needs or to provide safety, housing or affection.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
8 Jan. 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.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2026
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The Gophers added to its wide receiver room with the commitment of Cincinnati transfer Noah Jennings on Friday night.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
10 Jan. 2026
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Carrying Mandarin-style wooden ducks (won-ang seteu) down the aisle symbolizes the groom's commitment to his partner and represents virtues like fidelity, harmony, and family in Korean culture.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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