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as in religions
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 beliefs
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 faiths
But her patients of various faiths admonished her for not observing the most sacred Jewish holiday.
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Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Most faiths, most cultures, all are passionate about having a strong family and living life to its fullest.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2026
The video was filmed near King David’s Tomb on the holy site of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the city which has been home to three faiths — Christianity, Judaism and Islam — for centuries.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Representatives from various religions, including Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Essene faiths, will be offering music and prayers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The king’s treasured causes, including the environment and harmony among religious faiths, are in contrast to Trump’s.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Its goal is to undo the founding fathers' vision of India as a secular country, home to people with many faiths.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Counterterrorism police are investigating the series of incidents, which began on March 23 when an arson attack destroyed four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity that serves people of all faiths in north London.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Literary Hub, 14 May 2026
Most faiths, most cultures, all are passionate about having a strong family and living life to its fullest.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 May 2026
The video was filmed near King David’s Tomb on the holy site of Mount Zion in Jerusalem, the city which has been home to three faiths — Christianity, Judaism and Islam — for centuries.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Representatives from various religions, including Baha’i, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Essene faiths, will be offering music and prayers.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Yet the breadth of selections is hardly inclusive, given its focus primarily on Christianity, to the exclusion of other faiths.
—Charles J. Russo, The Conversation, 27 Apr. 2026
The king’s treasured causes, including the environment and harmony among religious faiths, are in contrast to Trump’s.
—Jill Lawless, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Its goal is to undo the founding fathers' vision of India as a secular country, home to people with many faiths.
—Rob Schmitz, NPR, 25 Apr. 2026
Counterterrorism police are investigating the series of incidents, which began on March 23 when an arson attack destroyed four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity that serves people of all faiths in north London.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faiths
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The limited range of religions represented at Rededicate 250 has drawn criticism from Mathewes and others, who say the event does not grasp the dynamic spectrum of faiths America has come to represent over its 250 years.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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White bison are considered sacred and hold great significance in many Native American religions, according to the National Park Service.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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She surely was also exposed to Madame Charlotte Mentelle’s feminist beliefs and abolitionist leanings.—
Thomas Mallon,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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In certain lines of questioning from the prosecution, the Gheorghius’ personal beliefs seem to be on trial as much as their parenting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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Their cinematic pairing has delivered a true thriller in a fascinating setting with the world of cults and their hold on those most vulnerable.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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There is an overlap of subject matter in these two books—cults, obviously, but also both involve thinking about why there seemed to be such a proliferation of them in the 1970s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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