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 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 At a mosque in Seattle, Muslim worshippers are greeted by members of other faiths bringing them flowers. — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The region is popular for tourism, trekking, and religious pilgrimage to temples and sacred sites revered across multiple faiths – all of which draw large numbers of visitors during summer and early fall. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Cascia Hall Preparatory School is a Catholic, Augustinian school for students of all faiths between sixth and 12th grade. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026 Organizers said the gathering was intended to bring together people of different faiths and backgrounds while reaffirming the values of inclusion and respect. — Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 Robert Brutell, an interfaith leader in metro Detroit, will be among the award recipients at the convention for his work on fostering dialogue among diverse faiths and being an advocate for minority religions in Michigan. — Niraj Warikoo, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Hamilton said his sermons are in line with beliefs held by the Catholic Church, mainline Christian faiths and some evangelical houses of worship. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 The historical look back shows that religious identities are rarely pure and that India’s sacredness has rested in religious imaginations of multiple faiths. — Aishwarya Lakshmi, The Conversation, 18 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Since his sentencing, Taylor has received his GED and taken courses on personal finance, public speaking, world religions and drawing.
    — Aki Nace, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • How do people come to trust a new source of answers to questions historically addressed by religions?
    — Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Lawyers argued that the law infringes on the daycare’s right to protect their kids and direct their upbringing, as well as the freedom to associate with those who have similar public health beliefs, according to previous Idaho Statesman reporting.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026
  • His Christian beliefs give him a reason to look beyond his golf career.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The four-time Emmy nominee also watched documentaries about cults, listening to interviews of people who had survived them.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Educational pamphlets on criminal cults, which includes research done by Rose, are also available to guests.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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