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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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as in beliefs
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 faiths
Some people of other faiths may reject vaccines because of their use of animal products or fetal DNA.
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Local musicians sang, welcoming attendees, while leaders from several faiths prayed for a prosperous, peaceful Detroit and successful tenure for Sheffield.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Imam Khalid Latif, joined by representatives of multiple faiths, offered an invocation focused on how Mamdani's coalition speaks for ordinary New Yorkers, not the wealthy or the powerful.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
But like practitioners of other faiths, the Hernandezes aren’t especially interested in America’s waning devotion.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 28 Dec. 2025
Nigeria’s government has previously said in response to Trump’s criticisms that people of many faiths, not just Christians, have suffered attacks at the hands of extremist groups.
—Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Westminster Abbey was also the setting for an Advent service which the King attended earlier this month, and brought together a congregation that included Christian leaders, members of the Anglican clergy, as well as representatives of other faiths and charities.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Fernandez said this was the first time that his office publicly commemorated the eight-day Jewish holiday as a way to show support and inclusion for the various faiths of his constituents.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Every week someone led an all-faiths welcome prayer circle.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2026
Local musicians sang, welcoming attendees, while leaders from several faiths prayed for a prosperous, peaceful Detroit and successful tenure for Sheffield.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Imam Khalid Latif, joined by representatives of multiple faiths, offered an invocation focused on how Mamdani's coalition speaks for ordinary New Yorkers, not the wealthy or the powerful.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 Jan. 2026
But like practitioners of other faiths, the Hernandezes aren’t especially interested in America’s waning devotion.
—Emiliano Tahui Gómez, Austin American Statesman, 28 Dec. 2025
Nigeria’s government has previously said in response to Trump’s criticisms that people of many faiths, not just Christians, have suffered attacks at the hands of extremist groups.
—Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025
Westminster Abbey was also the setting for an Advent service which the King attended earlier this month, and brought together a congregation that included Christian leaders, members of the Anglican clergy, as well as representatives of other faiths and charities.
—Lauren Said-Moorhouse, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025
Fernandez said this was the first time that his office publicly commemorated the eight-day Jewish holiday as a way to show support and inclusion for the various faiths of his constituents.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 23 Dec. 2025
Every week someone led an all-faiths welcome prayer circle.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faiths
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Many Pacific Northwest tribes have subsisted on the fish for millennia and have woven them into their religions and languages.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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There are mystical experiences recorded in all religions, many of which suggest some sort of consciousness beyond all religions.—
Christian Wiman,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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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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Candid figure on war, civil rights and religion Beyond the boxing ring, Ali was outspoken about his beliefs when many Black Americans were still fighting to be heard.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Based on Jon Krakauer's novel of the same name, Under the Banner of Heaven is a raw, gritty look into the world of fundamentalist Mormonism and the power of cults, all through Pyre's eyes.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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Galt says that throughout the long postproduction process, to the best of his memory, Kubrick never once hinted at any real-life cults.—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
17 Dec. 2025
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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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