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
School of Love offers an intimate glimpse at some very personal journeys to faith, and the draw of intense religious communities.
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Fund and train local organizations, mutual aid groups, clinic staff, farmers, school administrators and faith leaders before a crisis hits.
—Justin Ángel Knighten, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Trump put his faith in import tariffs, which sparked a worldwide trade war.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 May 2025
There is faith in his potential, and his performances with Spain’s under-21s show there is a predator in there, but the top flight could come too soon.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 May 2025
Fund and train local organizations, mutual aid groups, clinic staff, farmers, school administrators and faith leaders before a crisis hits.
—Justin Ángel Knighten, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
Trump put his faith in import tariffs, which sparked a worldwide trade war.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 2 May 2025
There is faith in his potential, and his performances with Spain’s under-21s show there is a predator in there, but the top flight could come too soon.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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My follow up was meant to use sarcasm to make a serious point: The First Amendment provisions on religious liberty were written by Madison to prohibit state encroachment on religion, which is exactly what this bill does.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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The Australian filmmaker looked to his own childhood, raised by monks, to find the spiritual fairy tale that now manifests via the film’s eponymous Aboriginal child in a sweeping and poetic portrait of stifled faith and the threat of monopoly on religion.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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Many have poked fun at the viral moment, jokingly expressing their allegiance with the disgruntled canine.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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While many of the discussion topics will be similar to those of other leagues’ CBA talks, the dynamics are different because of where fans’ allegiances lie within the sport.—
Lev Akabas,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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There were a million confidences, apologies, and secrets pressing at my seams, all intended for her alone.—
Hali Bey Ramdene,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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Nashville Canyon is an evolution of past, present, future, versatility, femininity, openness and confidence.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
19 May 2025
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However, Slot and sporting director Richard Hughes have great belief in Bradley, who joined Liverpool from Dungannon Swifts in 2019.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Bob Burg, known for his deep belief in listening as a superpower, said the people who listen better than anyone else in the room are the ones others remember.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Medieval England was incredibly tied to religious devotion.—
Charles Towers-Clark,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The actor enhances his character’s long inner monologues with his eloquent ice-blue eyes, which can convey emotions ranging from disdain and discomfiture to despair and devotion.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
12 May 2025
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Customers saw how reliable and stylish the existing products were, their dedication elevated loyalty to the emerging brand.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Even if 67% of active users use Chime as their primary financial provider, loyalty shifts, and there is always risk of customer flight.—
Vikas Raj,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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But brands risk losing consumer trust if customers worry that their privacy and data will not be respected, Camoosa says.—
Acxiom Contributor,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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After taking a percentage, the trust is to give all the proceeds to the couple's favorite museum foundation.—
Marni Jameson,
Arkansas Online,
23 May 2025
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His personal journey fuels his commitment to guiding families through the intricate landscape of financial tools and benefits available to support individuals with special needs.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sports content is expected to remain the dominant force in securing advertiser commitments during Upfronts this year, despite growing economic uncertainty.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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