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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
Advocating for social justice and equal treatment is a tenet of many faiths.
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Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
On his first day in Algeria, Leo was paying homage to the 19 martyrs and visiting the remaining Augustinian nuns who run a social services project out of the Algiers basilica that helps people of all faiths.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
On his first day in Algeria, Leo will pay homage to the 19 martyrs and visit the remaining Augustinian nuns who run a social services project out of the Algiers basilica that helps people of all faiths.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Scherer helped support efforts to establish the Hmong-Lao farm and community center in Prairie City and worked across cultures and faiths.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 9 Apr. 2026
That also means proceeding gingerly with confessional rituals in the military, whose service members represent all faiths, including none, and should never feel pressured or excluded.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Another referenced historical writings from Thomas Jefferson supporting religious freedom across faiths.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
On his first day in Algeria, Leo was paying homage to the 19 martyrs and visiting the remaining Augustinian nuns who run a social services project out of the Algiers basilica that helps people of all faiths.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
On his first day in Algeria, Leo will pay homage to the 19 martyrs and visit the remaining Augustinian nuns who run a social services project out of the Algiers basilica that helps people of all faiths.
—ABC News, 12 Apr. 2026
Scherer helped support efforts to establish the Hmong-Lao farm and community center in Prairie City and worked across cultures and faiths.
—Nick El Hajj, Des Moines Register, 9 Apr. 2026
That also means proceeding gingerly with confessional rituals in the military, whose service members represent all faiths, including none, and should never feel pressured or excluded.
—Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Another referenced historical writings from Thomas Jefferson supporting religious freedom across faiths.
—Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 31 Mar. 2026
Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faiths
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Brady teaches peace studies, world cultures, anthropology, world religions and the STEM/humanities capstone.—
Steve Metsch,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The free exercise clause prohibits government from regulating, prohibiting or rewarding religious beliefs, according to the Library of Congress.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
19 Apr. 2026
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In other words, their beliefs and values shape their political positions.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2026
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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So if all those people who are joining cults would just join community theaters instead?—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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