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
That included no swearing, smoking or drinking on stage, no taking off clothes, and no talking about politics or religion.
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James Factora, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
Antisemitism and Racial Discrimination Claims Four people who worked for West claimed they were unfairly treated and discriminated against because of their race and/or religion.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Human beings are imbeciles by nature and religions are proof of that.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In the letter to Boise State, FFRF noted that the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause prohibits public school administrators or employees from showing favoritism toward or coercing belief and participation in a particular religion.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
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James Factora, Them, 26 Feb. 2025
Antisemitism and Racial Discrimination Claims Four people who worked for West claimed they were unfairly treated and discriminated against because of their race and/or religion.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 26 Feb. 2025
Human beings are imbeciles by nature and religions are proof of that.
—EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
In the letter to Boise State, FFRF noted that the First Amendment’s Establishment Clause prohibits public school administrators or employees from showing favoritism toward or coercing belief and participation in a particular religion.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Their budget sensibility, eccentricity, and tendency to grow a cult following have not only given the films long life, but inspired generations of modern filmmakers and fans.—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Feb. 2025
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Dad’s Luncheonette quickly gained a cult following.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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That might come from a faith tradition, a commitment to public service or a moral belief that those with resources should share with others.—
Michael J. Nyenhuis,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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There has also been a severe decline in faith in the U.S. system of checks and balances.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
3 Mar. 2025
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His persona was a paragon of the hale straight American white guy spotted in droves from Puget Sound to Indianapolis and on down into the panhandle of Florida, with a wife, two grown kids, and two mortgages, probably a Republican but open to persuasion.—
Matt Zoller Seitz,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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For me, the imperative to honor the courage and sacrifices of those who serve — regardless of political persuasion or personal identity — has always been crystal clear, and absolute.—
Johnny Weixler,
The Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2025
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Ronnie’s devotion to fatherhood was evident in one of his recent Instagram posts.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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The family’s devotion to theater organs runs deep; a young Norm helped Sarah and Garrett install two of them in their house.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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Armed with that platform, Bongino castigated Covid-19 mandates, pushed unsubstantiated claims that Democrats stole the 2020 election, and promoted the America First creed.—
Eric Cortellessa,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, perhaps the only thing that binds people of all races, creeds, and colors together is the universal insistence that the end is nigh.—
George Pendle,
airmail.news,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sunni and Shia Muslims, the two main sects of Islam, observe Ramadan.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Within these broad categories, the study finds shifts between sects of Christianity.—
Jennifer Agiesta,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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