1
as in cult
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Jewish religion has followers in many parts of the globe
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as in faith
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
without his religion, he would not have been able to survive all the difficulties he has faced over the years
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Recent Examples of religion
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While research shows Americans have been moving away from religion in recent years, for areas like central Texas, events like these can show the best examples experiencing love and loss with community, said Werdel.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The Christian media group and others filed suit against the IRS last August, stating that the amendment violates their First Amendment rights to the freedom of speech and free exercise of religion, among other legal protections.
—Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
So naturally, themes like desire, eroticism and religion emerge as tools to think about the tensions of my characters within the film’s world.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
In a 6-3 decision that divided along ideological lines, the court said a Maryland public school district’s refusal to allow opt-outs burdens parents’ First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 8 July 2025
The Christian media group and others filed suit against the IRS last August, stating that the amendment violates their First Amendment rights to the freedom of speech and free exercise of religion, among other legal protections.
—Fatima Hussein, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2025
So naturally, themes like desire, eroticism and religion emerge as tools to think about the tensions of my characters within the film’s world.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2025
In a 6-3 decision that divided along ideological lines, the court said a Maryland public school district’s refusal to allow opt-outs burdens parents’ First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
Noun
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The Kinks remain one of the most beloved cult bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
10 July 2025
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The other two are excellent as well, and Pine Needles hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles and Mid-Pines have always had a cult following and serious players know how good the courses are.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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His father, a quiet Wasp from Indiana, was an engineer, and his mother was an Irish Catholic who, in addition to working in the Connecticut school system, kept house and raised her good-looking children in the faith.—
Hilton Als,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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And, in her view, the LGBTQ coalition coasted instead of carrying on the work of public persuasion.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Sell with strength of persuasion and the basics of positioning Selling is persuading.—
George Bradt,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Finally playing alongside her in Chicago, what stood out wasn’t just Parker’s talent, but her relentless devotion while juggling motherhood, a broadcasting career and a championship run.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Paul Libin’s devotion to both the artistry and the humanity of the theater made an indelible mark on Broadway and stages beyond.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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In 2013, Bill de Blasio won the mayoral election with a potent mix of Black votes plus liberals of various creeds and colors.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The sect emerged in the seventh century, after the Prophet Muhammad died, during a political dispute over leadership with mainstream Sunnis.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The word ‘sect’ covers a fairly broad field, since, in fact, a religion could quickly fall under the definition of a sect.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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