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
The limited range of religions represented at Rededicate 250 has drawn criticism from Mathewes and others, who say the event does not grasp the dynamic spectrum of faiths America has come to represent over its 250 years.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 May 2026
White bison are considered sacred and hold great significance in many Native American religions, according to the National Park Service.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The event’s organizer, Aminah Knight, later clarified that the event was open to people following other religions.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Representatives from various religions, including Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Essene faiths, will be offering music and prayers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
In addition, all religions are welcome in the church, Hawkinson noted.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The tension between embracing religious liberty and the marginalization of other religions in favor of Christianity is not new.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 16 May 2026
White bison are considered sacred and hold great significance in many Native American religions, according to the National Park Service.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
All religions are about that kind of magical thinking that goes beyond the rational.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 7 May 2026
The event’s organizer, Aminah Knight, later clarified that the event was open to people following other religions.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 7 May 2026
Many religions condemn vanity and praise modesty, which can inform attitudes toward cosmetic work.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Representatives from various religions, including Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Essene faiths, will be offering music and prayers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
In addition, all religions are welcome in the church, Hawkinson noted.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
The tension between embracing religious liberty and the marginalization of other religions in favor of Christianity is not new.
—David Mislin, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
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Their cinematic pairing has delivered a true thriller in a fascinating setting with the world of cults and their hold on those most vulnerable.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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There is an overlap of subject matter in these two books—cults, obviously, but also both involve thinking about why there seemed to be such a proliferation of them in the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 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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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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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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But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Most faiths, most cultures, all are passionate about having a strong family and living life to its fullest.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 May 2026
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“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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