1
as in religion
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
a people who are known for their strong and steadfast faith
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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 city of Jerusalem is sacred to three faiths: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism
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as in allegiance
adherence to something to which one is bound by a pledge or duty
after they had to declare bankruptcy, the family found out how much faith their friends had
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as in confidence
firm belief in the integrity, ability, effectiveness, or genuineness of someone or something
never having had much faith in banks, the old miser kept his money under the mattress
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as in belief
mental conviction of the truth of some statement or the reality of some being or phenomenon
she has complete faith that the universe is controlled by a benevolent Supreme Being with a master plan
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Recent Examples of faith
These engravings contribute to the layered spiritual and political history of the site, reflecting its significance across faiths and borders.
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Easter is this weekend, marking an important holiday in the Christian faith.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Within it, Charles stressed that the work that humanitarians do around the world knows no boundaries, irrespective of religion, background, or faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Other signs of lack of faith in the project were the removal of Marvel’s from the title, as well as the decision to not include the standard Marvel Television intro logo at the start of each episode.
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Leslie Katz, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Easter is this weekend, marking an important holiday in the Christian faith.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Within it, Charles stressed that the work that humanitarians do around the world knows no boundaries, irrespective of religion, background, or faith.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Other signs of lack of faith in the project were the removal of Marvel’s from the title, as well as the decision to not include the standard Marvel Television intro logo at the start of each episode.
—Nola Pfau, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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His humble approach to people explains why many of us regardless of religion are saddened by the pope’s death.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
26 Apr. 2025
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Starting in the 1990s, the share of Americans who identified as Christian, or identified with any religion at all, began to drop precipitously.—
Christian Paz,
Vox,
25 Apr. 2025
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Madrigal has made the 115-mile round trip to BMO Stadium to see LAFC play but is considering throwing his allegiance to the local club.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Due to his allegiance to Mahan, Quevedo’s policy platform largely mirrored the types of proposals emerging from the mayor’s office.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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For months, Beijing has been projecting an air of strength and confidence in its ability to withstand an escalating trade war with the US.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
25 Apr. 2025
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Perhaps what was most interesting about this year’s festivities were the colors and textures that were utilized to showcase the boisterous personalities and confidence of the players.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Sarah Harris, the Justice Department attorney who helped defend the parents’ position, said the county has put price on public education at the expense of parents forgoing their religious beliefs.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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While head coach Dave Canales has stated his belief in the current group — led by Adam Thielen, Xavier Legette, David Moore and Jalen Coker — the position needs some quickness in the worst way.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Apr. 2025
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American Idol leaned into the Easter Sunday (April 20) holiday with a three-hour episode in which this season’s top 20 sang anthems of faith and devotion, with one contestant turning heads thanks to his original song dedicated to a lost friend.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
21 Apr. 2025
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Today By Paulina Berges Another theme becomes clear in this survey of Sherald’s work: the artist’s devotion to capturing the joys of the Black American experience.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Vogue,
16 Apr. 2025
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Other major shifts include a new visual identity, simplification of its loyalty program (which remains under the Global Hotel Alliance) and unifying the properties and program functions through a mobile app.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, Seong-je knows no loyalty, and agrees to beat up Si-eun for Baek-jin on the morning of the fight.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Apr. 2025
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Hansen believes that even if the president reverses the tariffs on Canada, restoring trust could be difficult.—
Jonathan Vigliotti,
CBS News,
29 Apr. 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders Poll: Trump loses trust on the economy as 100-day mark nears From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Recognitions such as being named one of Fort Worth’s Top 500 Most Influential People and receiving awards like Entrepreneur of Excellence and Community Advocate of the Year highlight my commitment to serving our city.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Notwithstanding recent moments of tension around Israel, the Catholic Church has affirmed time and time again its commitment to fighting antisemitism and appreciating Judaism as a sibling tradition.—
Joshua Stanton,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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