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
Many Pacific Northwest tribes have subsisted on the fish for millennia and have woven them into their religions and languages.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
There are mystical experiences recorded in all religions, many of which suggest some sort of consciousness beyond all religions.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Singapore is a land of many religions, but everyone seems to go about their business.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The couple, who have been married since 2014, honor both religions while celebrating the holidays with their two sons, Oliver Finlay and Hugo Wilson.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
There are so many influences in the movie, from Greek myths to Islamic and African religions.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Tyson pointed to other religions' customs, like the Muslim practice of praying five times a day or Catholics attending mass, as significant contributory components to communities here on Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Both terms originate in South Asian religions – especially Hinduism – that fall under the broad umbrella of tantra.
—Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
But there's so many things with different religions.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
There are mystical experiences recorded in all religions, many of which suggest some sort of consciousness beyond all religions.
—Christian Wiman, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Singapore is a land of many religions, but everyone seems to go about their business.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
The couple, who have been married since 2014, honor both religions while celebrating the holidays with their two sons, Oliver Finlay and Hugo Wilson.
—Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 21 Dec. 2025
There are so many influences in the movie, from Greek myths to Islamic and African religions.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 Dec. 2025
Tyson pointed to other religions' customs, like the Muslim practice of praying five times a day or Catholics attending mass, as significant contributory components to communities here on Earth.
—Josh Dinner, Space.com, 14 Dec. 2025
Both terms originate in South Asian religions – especially Hinduism – that fall under the broad umbrella of tantra.
—Anya Foxen, The Conversation, 9 Dec. 2025
But there's so many things with different religions.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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Whitewashed cults of martyrdom have sprung up around the January 6th rioters and Charlie Kirk.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Is there a timeline, a regulatory environment, in which the internet does not turn into a highly efficient manufacturer of niche suicide cults?—
Daniel Kolitz,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Voters of all persuasions are feeling the pain, setting in motion a demand for tax fairness that could make 2026 an upset election season.—
Betsy McCaughey,
Boston Herald,
21 Dec. 2025
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Miami Mayor-elect Eileen Higgins believes the key to her election victory Tuesday — the first for a Democrat in almost 30 years — was her outreach to people of all political persuasions.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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But this year, Christian leaders across sects—including Catholics, Evangelicals, and Baptists—sounded the alarm on AI’s potential impact on family, human relationships, labor, and the church itself.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
23 Dec. 2025
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But Landor’s appeal is backed by dozens of 30 religious and civil rights groups from across the ideological spectrum and representing large and small sects.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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The 'Christian genocide' narrative is a misrepresentation of our complex security reality, which affects citizens of all faiths.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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Nigeria is a country with constitutional guarantees to protect citizens of all faiths.—
Jonathan Limehouse,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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