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
There are views onto the peaks of the mountains that march towards Nepal and Tibet on the ancient pilgrimage route to Mt Kailash, the holiest of sites in four religions.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As one of the world's newest religions, the Baháʼí faith is also one of the fastest growing.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Why talk of Indigenous values as opposed to Indigenous religions?
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead, our research shows that many individuals across regions and religions take a more flexible approach.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The curriculum caused controversy for incorporating biblical and Christian teaching into literacy lessons with little acknowledgment of other religions.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Brady teaches peace studies, world cultures, anthropology, world religions and the STEM/humanities capstone.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, in many Christian religions.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
As one of the world's newest religions, the Baháʼí faith is also one of the fastest growing.
—Adam Duxter, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Why talk of Indigenous values as opposed to Indigenous religions?
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 22 Apr. 2026
Instead, our research shows that many individuals across regions and religions take a more flexible approach.
—Christopher P. Scheitle, The Conversation, 21 Apr. 2026
The curriculum caused controversy for incorporating biblical and Christian teaching into literacy lessons with little acknowledgment of other religions.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Brady teaches peace studies, world cultures, anthropology, world religions and the STEM/humanities capstone.
—Steve Metsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
The Chinese government officially recognizes five religions — Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism, Protestantism and Islam — and tightly supervises them.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, in many Christian religions.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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This all-new podcast takes listeners to the small town of Elberton, GA and on a wild ride through granite quarries, graves, cults, Confederate monuments, a swatting raid, and A LOT of explosives.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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Viewers can expect coverage of alien conferences, crypto-cults and micronations.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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While ashy shades of all persuasions have been trending lately, this incredibly striking look transforms black hair with cool ashy gray balayage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 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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Netflix has become the place for documentaries about true crime, but also documentaries about cults and sects.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
10 Apr. 2026
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There have been reports in the media that some other ethnic sects in southern Lebanon have been allowed to stay despite evacuation orders.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2026
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Counterterrorism police are investigating the series of incidents, which began on March 23 when an arson attack destroyed four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity that serves people of all faiths in north London.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Advocating for social justice and equal treatment is a tenet of many faiths.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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