1
as in cult
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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as in faith
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
without his religion, he would not have been able to survive all the difficulties he has faced over the years
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Recent Examples of religion
While promoting the book, Warnock faced pushback from a top Republican who disagrees with his progressive ideals about religion and the role of government.
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Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Some unite entire nations or religions, while others bring together close friends and family.
—Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
There’s an old saying that politics and religion are not appropriate topics for polite conversation.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Looking was his subject, his religion.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
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Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Some unite entire nations or religions, while others bring together close friends and family.
—Steve S. Medeiros, The Conversation, 15 June 2026
There’s an old saying that politics and religion are not appropriate topics for polite conversation.
—Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
Looking was his subject, his religion.
—Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 15 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Uruguay also has cult manager Marcelo Bielsa in charge who, as well as implementing his distinctive, high-intensity style of play, has provided some box-office moments in his career.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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There’s a vampire and wellness cult, a hellish basement and a bloodthirsty talking cat.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
14 June 2026
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Hamilton expressed faith in the FEMA staff and praised the recent opening of 350 positions to counteract some of the cuts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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Want to support Christian athletes expressing their faith?—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Californians of every political persuasion should want election results that are both accurate and timely.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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As political disagreements have splintered the nation, Americans of every political persuasion have raised the flag to display pride or protest.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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The butterflies’ devotion to this special longevity diet pays off.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 June 2026
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His devotion to the team has earned him such distinction that in 2024, the NBA announced he would be recognized alongside Billy Crystal, Alan Horwitz and Jack Nicholson as a SuperFan in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Citizens of every creed, color, age and economic variety were there, all joyous in the win of such a good human being.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The 13 producers who appear on Purity (Flips) could not be more different in creed and career.—
Benny Sun,
Pitchfork,
17 June 2026
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After the revolution, there was an explosion of missionaries from all sects to preach their version.—
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
Cite this Entry
“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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