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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
Researchers from various faiths integrate spiritual practices into their work, finding Torah teachings, Hindu texts, and Buddhist philosophy enrich rather than conflict with science.
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Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But some critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Americans of all religious faiths, including those with none at all, should be proud of our pluralism and look to strengthen it, rather than calling it a lie.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In early March, Moaz and his team hosted an iftar in Brooklyn alongside members of the Muslim community as well as firefighters and FDNY members of other faiths, including top department officials.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.
—Amy Taxin, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But some critics bristled at the annual outings, especially since Francis would also wash the feet of Muslims and people of other faiths.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Freedom of worship in Jerusalem must be fully guaranteed, without exception, for all faiths.
—Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
The couple also aims to build ecumenical and interfaith ties, working with different communities to promote harmony and understanding between different faiths.
—Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 27 Mar. 2026
Even within faiths, the interpretation of the sacred books can vary.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Americans of all religious faiths, including those with none at all, should be proud of our pluralism and look to strengthen it, rather than calling it a lie.
—Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
In early March, Moaz and his team hosted an iftar in Brooklyn alongside members of the Muslim community as well as firefighters and FDNY members of other faiths, including top department officials.
—Katherine Koretski, CNN Money, 20 Mar. 2026
Iranians of diverse religious faiths mark Nowruz even though the hard-line Iranian regime has at times discouraged festivities.
—Amy Taxin, Arkansas Online, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faiths
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This was in contrast with religions that argued their doctrine exclusively expressed the truth.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
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Detainees are given the opportunity to practice their religions.—
Nick Caloway,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The coalition, backed by the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, argues that Catholic schools are being unlawfully excluded from the program because of their religious beliefs.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Apr. 2026
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Over the centuries, it would be conquered by empires of varying beliefs.—
Seth Doane,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Young girls being swept away with various cults.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
12 Mar. 2026
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There is a prevalent sentiment among documentary filmmakers that most streamers and distributors are only interested in projects about the three C's — cults, crime and celebrities.—
Davi Merchan,
NPR,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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