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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of religions
The anthology contains 18 references to Christianity, three references to Judaism and mentions no other religions.
—
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Jesse Jackson was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
De La Vega said that Hialeah is a vibrant and diverse city made up of many cultures, races and religions.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Bell also acknowledged religions and ethnicities other than Jewish suffered prejudice in Australia.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Civil rights concerns While more than 90 percent of Bangladesh's population is Muslim, its political system ensures equal rights for minority religions.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Bread is life, bread is love, and bread is God in some religions and cultures.
—Manolo Betancur, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Jesse Jackson was an ambassador of hope for the oppressed, who met with kings and queens and presidents and dictators and clergy of all the great religions.
—Cbs Chicago Team, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
De La Vega said that Hialeah is a vibrant and diverse city made up of many cultures, races and religions.
—Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Bell also acknowledged religions and ethnicities other than Jewish suffered prejudice in Australia.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
The laws have been challenged by families representing a variety of religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism and clergy, in addition to nonreligious families.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
His unapologetic calls for a progressive economic agenda and more inclusive policies for all racial groups, religions, genders and orientations laid the groundwork for the progressive movement within the Democratic Party.
—Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
Civil rights concerns While more than 90 percent of Bangladesh's population is Muslim, its political system ensures equal rights for minority religions.
—Shamim Chowdhury, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Bread is life, bread is love, and bread is God in some religions and cultures.
—Manolo Betancur, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religions
Noun
-
There is a prevalent sentiment among documentary filmmakers that most streamers and distributors are only interested in projects about the three C's — cults, crime and celebrities.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Nearby, someone was selling books about how to escape cults.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To be sure, restricting voting access can negatively impact voters of all political persuasions.—
Celina Stewart,
Time,
8 Mar. 2026
-
In the meantime, Americans of all political persuasions should welcome the news.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics, even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha’s teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
Deepa Bharath,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
-
Most Buddhist sects acknowledge the spiritual significance of relics even if some teachers have tried to shift the focus to Buddha's teachings that emphasize mindfulness and kindness.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
-
At Florida International University’s annual Ramadan dinner, people of different faiths and backgrounds mingled over a meal that Muslims call iftar, a community dinner that breaks the daylong fast.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
-
My organization, Aish, has spent decades building bridges between faiths.—
Steven Burg,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Religions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religions. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
