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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
Vance has always invoked religion for political gain.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Your films are almost all about creating art and the relationship that process has with culture, religion, and commerce.
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Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Macchio’s other song picks all have references to religion or deities, whereas the Cohen song is entirely secular in nature, despite the connotations that have been placed on it by some performers as it has become popularized in recent years.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
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David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
Your films are almost all about creating art and the relationship that process has with culture, religion, and commerce.
—
Todd Gilchrist,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
Macchio’s other song picks all have references to religion or deities, whereas the Cohen song is entirely secular in nature, despite the connotations that have been placed on it by some performers as it has become popularized in recent years.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for religion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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The sprawling gas stations have a cult-like following centered on their preternaturally clean restrooms and unique culinary offerings.
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Dream Me a Dream serves as a coda to Dance of Love, the 2024 album that introduced cult singer/songwriter Tucker Zimmerman to a wider audience thanks to an assist from Big Thief, who served as his supporting band.
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Furthermore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of their religious faith.
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Other critics question whether religious stories should be taught at all in schools attended by thousands of children of Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu and other faiths, and others who identify as atheist or agnostic.
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Future confrontations are expected, potentially involving bio-weapons or large-scale persuasion, demanding faster, proactive regulatory responses and international coordination.
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Hughton says conversations with potential new players from the diaspora tended not to involve persuasion.
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Courtesy of Judice & Araujo That encounter helped awaken his lifelong devotion to plants.
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This devotion to excellence has paved the way for EltaMD’s recognition by the likes of Hailey Bieber, Sydney Sweeney, Kendall Jenner, Drew Barrymore, and Gwyneth Paltrow.
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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.
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The 13 producers who appear on Purity (Flips) could not be more different in creed and career.
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The legal boundaries of who qualifies as a Parsi are relatively recent for a sect that’s millennia old.
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This is particularly true since Ahmed al-Sharaa’s government was accused of violence against religious minorities in Syria, including the Alawites – a religious sect close to Shia Islam – and the Druze.
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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