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
Big season for Abrahamic religions.
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This view had become something of a religion among tech elites, including Hunter-Torricke’s boss, who had recently recommended the canonical text on the matter, Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature, as part of his public book club.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The couple raised Jackson in a nurturing environment that stressed religion, education and hard work, with his grandmother Matilda Burns as the soul of the household.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For others, getting a pączki on Fat Tuesday is because of their religion.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 2026
This view had become something of a religion among tech elites, including Hunter-Torricke’s boss, who had recently recommended the canonical text on the matter, Steven Pinker’s The Better Angels of Our Nature, as part of his public book club.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 17 Feb. 2026
The couple raised Jackson in a nurturing environment that stressed religion, education and hard work, with his grandmother Matilda Burns as the soul of the household.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
For others, getting a pączki on Fat Tuesday is because of their religion.
—Megan Shinn, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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OpenClaw, previously called Clawdbot and Moltbot, has garnered a cult following since launching in November for its ability to operate autonomously, clearing users’ inboxes, making restaurant reservations and checking in for flights, among other tasks.—
Maria Paula Mijares Torres,
Fortune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Scarlet Darkness Floral Cottagecore Dress Romantics, cottagecore fans, and anyone who’s ever fawned over the cult-favorite Hill House Home nap dress should add the lookalike Scarlet Darkness Floral Cottagecore Dress to their carts immediately.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2026
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The fast is believed to help participants focus on what’s most important in one’s life, as well as increase self-discipline, renew one’s faith and seek out forgiveness.—
Marina Johnson,
IndyStar,
18 Feb. 2026
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But as athletes have grown more comfortable publicly revealing their mental health battles, most good-faith actors have grown more careful labeling failure in such impolite fashion.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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The files are more proof that elites of all persuasions seem plenty comfortable saying the quiet part out loud or engaging in egregious, shameless behavior, banking on a culture that has given up on demanding consequences.—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Use your powers of persuasion as the moon and Mars harmonize.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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In response to claims by the prominent late Epstein victim Virginia Giuffre, who claimed in court documents that Wexner was among men Epstein trafficked her to, Wexner testified to utter devotion to his wife of 33 years, Abigail.—
JULIE CARR SMYTH THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Bible commands a lifestyle of worship and devotion that looks considerably like Lent.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Cultures and creeds were never the true engines of bloodshed—and aren’t in our day, either.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Chaillaux showed little regard for American Legion Resolution 407, which considers any individual whose actions violate the equal rights and opportunities of anyone on the basis of race, creed, color or class to be inconsistent with the ideals and purposes of the American Legion.—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sharia is the moral code for followers of Islam, but the interpretation and administration varies based on different sects, communities, countries and individuals, according to the Council for American-Islamic Relations.—
Nick Wooten,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Feb. 2026
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While the massive parking structures and upcoming 5,000-seat concert hall might grab your attention, the real soul of the project, at least for the food sect, is taking shape under a mass timber office building christened The Weave.—
Brock Keeling,
Oc Register,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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