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
Morris used both the boys’ athletic abilities and basketball talents, as well as religion, as forms of grooming.
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
For most of history, the really dangerous philosophical ideas were those that touched on religion and political power.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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, 12 Jan. 2026
Then, the husband and a second neighbor had a verbal altercation, leading to the husband being charged with threatening to commit a crime, and with assault with intent to intimidate based on the victim’s race, religion, color and/or disability.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
For most of history, the really dangerous philosophical ideas were those that touched on religion and political power.
—Adam Kirsch, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2026
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, 12 Jan. 2026
Then, the husband and a second neighbor had a verbal altercation, leading to the husband being charged with threatening to commit a crime, and with assault with intent to intimidate based on the victim’s race, religion, color and/or disability.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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This Austrian estate is a cult brand even in Japan, and its red blend of blaufränkisch and Zweigelt is spicy, juicy, cherry-scented and perfect for chilling.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Look no further than the uproar this week over Wegmans, the supermarket chain know n for its cult-like following.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Christians were imprisoned or killed for practicing their faith, and religious practice was confined to the Chinese nationalist Three-Self Church under strict government control.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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That notice must include things such as rights to return to the property, what repairs are being done, and a good-faith estimate of the time required to complete the repairs.—
Amanda Hari,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Their power lies not in persuasion, but in legibility.—
Debbie Millman,
Time,
7 Jan. 2026
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That fosters consensus building, persuasion and accountability.—
Rob Moore,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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She was honored by a local newspaper as one of the best and brightest graduates and was honored with an article that described her academic excellence and devotion to helping others.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Now, Bregman is headed to the Chicago Cubs — a team whose Jewish fans possess almost religious devotion.—
Jacob Gurvis,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2026
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This creed can be considered a far cry from what happened toward the end of Grier’s tenure in Miami as the former GM seemingly employed the opposite approach.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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There are few things more universally loved for a kid, few items that defy creed, race, religion, the way a bicycle does.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
24 Dec. 2025
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Directed by Sarah Mast, the five-episode docuseries exposes the inner workings of the religious sect, where members carried out mass murders at the behest of their fanatical prophet to target rivals and even LeBaron's own kin.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Jan. 2026
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How to commemorate a religious sect that was unique, tolerant, forward-thinking, unjustly antagonized—but also short-lived, cultish, poorly documented, and fixated on fire and brimstone?—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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