faiths

plural of faith
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as in religions
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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Recent Examples of faiths Muslims, like members of other faiths, can organize their personal lives around their religious beliefs. — Asma Uddin, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026 It is filled with people from different backgrounds, places and faiths. — Rabbi David Steinhardt, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026 The inclusion of religious voices is key in her work, demonstrating that human and reproductive rights can be compatible with, rather than opposed to, religious faiths. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Oct. 2026 Similarly, since 2010, Beijing has steadily departed from the more relaxed policies of the reform era and pursued the Sinicization of faiths such as Christianity and Islam. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 That is why, every day, Catholic Charities is proud to stand alongside individuals and families throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield counties, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds with compassion and care. — Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Although security measures shut down central Paris to road traffic, the party-like atmosphere drew people of many faiths and no faith at all. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Although a security blanket shut down central Paris to road traffic, the party-like atmosphere drew people of multiple faiths and no faith at all. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 What has distinguished New York, however, is an understanding that disagreement should not come at the expense of partnership, mutual respect, or recognition of Israel’s legitimacy as the homeland of the Jewish people and a land holy to many faiths. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • His comments defaming minority races, ethnicities and religions continued as did the number of Republicans turning against him.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Meanwhile, the Abrahamic religions—the largest of which are Christianity, Judaism and Islam—are largely accepting of the idea that conscious life might exist that isn’t human, but none of these religions are monoliths.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
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  • In the Soviet Union, scientific interest in telepathy stemmed not only from a sense of general techno-optimism shared by many countries both before and after the two world wars, but also from beliefs and aspirations particular to communist society.
    — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Ultron has spent the whole series standing in the wings and baiting Vision, challenging his decisions and beliefs.
    — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
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  • People are really worried that the younger generations are [drawn to] these new cults.
    — Tomris Laffly, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The network’s darker efforts have tackled some of the most gruesome crimes of recent decades, from college cults to patricide.
    — Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

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