as in cults
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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Recent Examples of religions
Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Previously, there were more than 200 religions officially recognized.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
For three remarkable weeks, people from different countries, different religions, different cultures, different languages and different backgrounds came together in Orlando and found common ground.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Yet many states had established religions into the 19th century.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Everyone was very, very, very religious, but specifically Christianity and Catholicism, which in my opinion are very stifling religions that are very God-fearing.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 27 May 2026
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 14 June 2026
But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Previously, there were more than 200 religions officially recognized.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 11 June 2026
For three remarkable weeks, people from different countries, different religions, different cultures, different languages and different backgrounds came together in Orlando and found common ground.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
Yet many states had established religions into the 19th century.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 June 2026
Another integral part of this family drama is the theme of migration and dialogue – not just between different religions, but within communities themselves.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026
Everyone was very, very, very religious, but specifically Christianity and Catholicism, which in my opinion are very stifling religions that are very God-fearing.
—Louis Staples, Glamour, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Aliens on the loose, serial killer investigations, family conspiracies, abusive cults, and robots gone rogue are just a few scenarios guaranteed to grab your attention and spike your blood pressure…and they all can be found on the list below.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Tuesday's protest gathered people of all ages and political persuasions as Milei faces declining approval ratings over slumping economic activity, falling wages and climbing unemployment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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In an unrelated development, an umbrella group of Hasidic Jewish sects in Williamsburg endorsed Reynoso.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
8 June 2026
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Lamont Tuesday is expected to announce $5 million allocated by the State Bond Commission for Connecticut’s Nonprofit Security Grant Program, which includes houses of worship for all faiths.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
9 June 2026
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For more than two centuries, our creedal nationalism has been a source of strength, binding together Americans of diverse faiths and backgrounds.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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