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
Soccer, Connor realized, can transcend sports and approach religion.
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
For three remarkable weeks, people from different countries, different religions, different cultures, different languages and different backgrounds came together in Orlando and found common ground.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
There are no jokes about race or religion, and very few about gays and lesbians.
—David MacK, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Yet many states had established religions into the 19th century.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
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Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
For three remarkable weeks, people from different countries, different religions, different cultures, different languages and different backgrounds came together in Orlando and found common ground.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2026
There are no jokes about race or religion, and very few about gays and lesbians.
—David MacK, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Yet many states had established religions into the 19th century.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 10 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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Human Made Corporation, the company founded by Japanese streetwear pioneer Nigo, has signed an agreement to acquire Undercover, the cult fashion label founded and independently owned by Jun Takahashi.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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The husband and wife's community service began with a step of faith among fellow church members.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Addressing reporters for the first time since The Associated Press projected a November runoff between her and Mayor Karen Bass, Raman said residents are losing faith in the city’s ability to solve even basic problems and are demanding a different approach.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
11 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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Most people get information about politics and current events not from newspapers but from social media, which discourages engagement with human beings of different political persuasions.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Numerous religious orders and fraternal organizations formed to spread this devotion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Lund said this came from Skarsgård being so heavily involved and stressed it is driven by his passion and devotion to the character and iconic source material.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
10 June 2026
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Throughout decades of duty and service, the late monarch expressed other heartfelt sentiments in her speeches — from addressing the importance of tackling climate change to reminding people to love their neighbors regardless of race, religion or creed.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
30 Nov. 2025
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While in Turkey, Leo will take part in an event Friday in Iznik with Patriarch Bartholomew and other church leaders to mark the creed’s anniversary.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
26 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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