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
Freedom of religion means freedom from religion.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The church your grandson has joined sounds more like a cult than a religion.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The big thing for me is religion and spirituality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Here is a closer look at the status of the mandates, which have stirred the long-running debate over the role of religion in government institutions.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
The church your grandson has joined sounds more like a cult than a religion.
—Jeanne Phillips, Dallas Morning News, 24 Mar. 2026
The big thing for me is religion and spirituality.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 24 Mar. 2026
Here is a closer look at the status of the mandates, which have stirred the long-running debate over the role of religion in government institutions.
—Sara Cline, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Naturally, the cast shines in their performances, and the films have become cult classics—with talk of a third installment in the works as of 2026.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Altoids Sours, those cult-favorite candies packaged in metal tins, were launched by Wrigley in the early 2000s and discontinued around 2010 due to declining sales.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, faith is in short supply as the moon and Jupiter clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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In order to stave off potentially bruising losses in November, Republicans of all persuasions are working to get on the same messaging page to pitch voters on why their party should stay fully in power over the next few years.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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McCoy emphasized that the desire to incorporate more democratic oversight on the growth and development of artificial intelligence should unite people from all political persuasions who often otherwise disagree with each other.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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One famous fan took his devotion further than most.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The ad turns everyday moments into a triumphant celebration of America — people of all creeds, races, and backgrounds learning in classrooms, working on job sites, and celebrating family gatherings.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Hillcrest’s Jamir Ratliff has a personal creed about not letting the weight of expectations bother him.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Islam has two major sects that are often in conflict.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
26 Mar. 2026
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His ideas precipitated a tectonic crisis of political legitimacy and unleashed a series of continent-wide wars, sometimes featuring millenarian protocommunist sects like the Anabaptists, who sought to overthrow the social order.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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