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
Associated Press religion coverage receives support through the AP’s collaboration with The Conversation US, with funding from Lilly Endowment Inc.
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David Crary, Fortune, 6 May 2026
There has been little in the way of official guidance or explicit prohibitions from major religions.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Efficiency is religion, and turnovers are almost sinful.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 6 May 2026
That said, the idealized family was a central piece of American rhetoric in the middle of the 20th century – as was religion.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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David Crary, Fortune, 6 May 2026
There has been little in the way of official guidance or explicit prohibitions from major religions.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
Efficiency is religion, and turnovers are almost sinful.
—Joel Lorenzi, New York Times, 6 May 2026
That said, the idealized family was a central piece of American rhetoric in the middle of the 20th century – as was religion.
—Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Pretty in Pink — written by John Hughes and directed by Howard Deutch — became a cult classic after its theatrical release in February 1986.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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To Kim, the blueprint comes from Rei Kawakubo, the avant-garde founder behind the cult favorite label Comme des Garçons.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
3 May 2026
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Starring Miami-native stage and TV actor David Rosenberg, the one-man show set in the Bronx, is a heart-wrenching, but ultimately uplifting, story of faith, remorse and the human spirit.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
6 May 2026
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Johnston and D’Amaro also made strong statements of faith in ESPN as a cornerstone of Disney for years to come, amid perennial speculation that the Mouse House might sell all or part of the Worldwide leader.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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During Barack Obama’s presidency, conservative funders invested in grassroots organizing to beat the left’s turnout and persuasion machines.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Its founding was the result of about 20 years of work and persuasion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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For Wood, her dedication to preserving her showgirl house feels like a natural extension of Vegas’s longstanding devotion to visual spectacle.—
Zoey Goto,
Architectural Digest,
6 May 2026
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His devotion to older movies earned Turner a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2004.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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That’s a creed many athletes live by.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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On the drive there, Losada said they were forced to memorize the PIKE creed.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Goryeo were devout Buddhists; so too are the Lee family, of the modern Won Buddhist sect.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Bishop is part of this sect of new characters that are really vital to the story.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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