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 Charlie Kirk traveled the nation, joyfully engaging with everyone interested in good-faith debate. Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025 The one-time NFL MVP was known for sharing messages of faith on social media and being outward about his Christian faith. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2025 One recent Sunday evening, about 200 filled a Cincinnati church where preachers from several faith backgrounds urged them to demand his freedom. Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025 Still, the faith was questionable. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
  • Kirk began taking questions, first one about The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Utah’s dominant religion, then another by a liberal TikTok user having to do with transgender people and gun violence.
    Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
  • No matter your religion or your politics, this is not the answer.
    Matthew Cupelli, The Enquirer, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • And possibly sharks and God and the pledge of allegiance too.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
  • But Harbaugh and the Wolverines did not waver in their commitment, and the result of their allegiance will live on forever.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Girls in particular report drops in confidence, disrupted sleep, and heavier struggles with mental health.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • And with consecutive 100-plus yard performances from two different wideouts, Albin’s confidence in the offense continues to grow.
    Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Her bold spirit and belief in God's guidance have propelled her to pursue various impactful ventures.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • During Saturday night’s show, Gillis kept celebrating his Irish devotion.
    Pete Sampson, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The Ganges has been a center of trade and devotion for centuries, the Brahmaputra feeds tea estates and wildlife-rich floodplains, and Kerala’s canals knit together fishing towns and rice paddies.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 9 Sep. 2025
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  • The emotional record, shared alongside a video and lyrics posted to Instagram, hears Thugger addressing infidelity, loyalty, fractured friendships, while taking full accountability for his mistakes.
    Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2025
  • All Vera Wang Bride purchases will qualify for David’s Diamond Loyalty Program, the industry’s first and only bridal loyalty rewards program.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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  • To address this credibility question and establish trust, the impact of uncertainty must be accounted for.
    Eric Siegel, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • And even longer to develop the trust.
    Richard B. Williams, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Traditional approaches focus on financial engineering such as negotiating discounts for long-term commitments, or on observability tools that track who is running what.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Microsoft has subsequently also offered to make further commitments to resolve its competition concerns after the European Commission market-tested the firm's initial pledges.
    Ryan Browne, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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