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
Noun
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The sprawling gas stations have a cult-like following centered on their preternaturally clean restrooms and unique culinary offerings.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
22 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
Noun
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Future confrontations are expected, potentially involving bio-weapons or large-scale persuasion, demanding faster, proactive regulatory responses and international coordination.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Hughton says conversations with potential new players from the diaspora tended not to involve persuasion.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 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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The legal boundaries of who qualifies as a Parsi are relatively recent for a sect that’s millennia old.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Mireille Rebeiz,
The Conversation,
18 June 2026
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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