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
Scanning the heavens at the Vatican Observatory Perched in the hills outside Rome sits the Palace of Castel Gandolfo, the centuries-old lakeside summer home for popes, which is also home to the Vatican Observatory, established in 1891 to help bridge the chasm between religion and science.
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David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
The Justice Department will not sit idly by when States mount attacks on the free exercise of religion.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
In 1980, the Supreme Court ruled that a Kentucky law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms violated the Constitution’s establishment cause, which prevents the government from establishing or promoting a specific religion.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
Just a few minutes in such excited company reinforced why cricket is considered a religion to Indians, on the subcontinent and beyond.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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David Morgan, CBS News, 26 June 2025
The Justice Department will not sit idly by when States mount attacks on the free exercise of religion.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
In 1980, the Supreme Court ruled that a Kentucky law requiring the Ten Commandments be posted in classrooms violated the Constitution’s establishment cause, which prevents the government from establishing or promoting a specific religion.
—Sophie Hills, Christian Science Monitor, 23 June 2025
Just a few minutes in such excited company reinforced why cricket is considered a religion to Indians, on the subcontinent and beyond.
—Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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In the years following its initial cancellation, the series gained a cult following, and HBO picked it up for a second season, which premiered in 2014.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Leto was photographed with his cult dressed in all white.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.—
Peter Greene,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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And, in her view, the LGBTQ coalition coasted instead of carrying on the work of public persuasion.—
Emma Sarappo,
The Atlantic,
25 June 2025
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Shapero described a vision of recruiting where AI handles the repetitive work—generating job specs, matching candidate skills, screening for eligibility—and recruiters focus on the human elements: persuasion, relationship-building, and judgment.—
Massimo Marioni,
Fortune,
23 June 2025
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Finally playing alongside her in Chicago, what stood out wasn’t just Parker’s talent, but her relentless devotion while juggling motherhood, a broadcasting career and a championship run.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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Paul Libin’s devotion to both the artistry and the humanity of the theater made an indelible mark on Broadway and stages beyond.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
29 June 2025
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In 2013, Bill de Blasio won the mayoral election with a potent mix of Black votes plus liberals of various creeds and colors.—
Eric Lach,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 May 2025
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The sect emerged in the seventh century, after the Prophet Muhammad died, during a political dispute over leadership with mainstream Sunnis.—
Robin Wright,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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The word ‘sect’ covers a fairly broad field, since, in fact, a religion could quickly fall under the definition of a sect.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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