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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 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
Its Ten-Point Plan calls for a secular democratic republic, a non-nuclear Iran, gender equality, separation of religion and state, a free-market economy, peaceful coexistence with the world, and recognition of the rights of Iran’s diverse nationalities within a unified country.
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Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Most likely not by our languages, borders, or religions, which would probably mean very little to them.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, in many Christian religions.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Vance's complex relationship with religion extends to his home life.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 1 Apr. 2026
Most likely not by our languages, borders, or religions, which would probably mean very little to them.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday, in many Christian religions.
—Mariyam Muhammad, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Apr. 2026
Vance's complex relationship with religion extends to his home life.
—Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The difference between the FLDS and most other cults is that people are born into it.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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Unfortunately, faith is in short supply as the moon and Jupiter clash.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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At a balloon release in November 2024 honoring his memory, family members described Williams, who ran his own carpet-cleaning business, as a hardworking, kind, gentle man devoted to his family and faith.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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Power, persuasion, popularity, even profit push us to keep our mouths shut.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Apr. 2026
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While ashy shades of all persuasions have been trending lately, this incredibly striking look transforms black hair with cool ashy gray balayage.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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One famous fan took his devotion further than most.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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An obituary for Spoon, an electrical lineman in Westfield, New York, noted his devotion to his wife, his dog, and exercise.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Declaration of Independence is often called America’s creed.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ad turns everyday moments into a triumphant celebration of America — people of all creeds, races, and backgrounds learning in classrooms, working on job sites, and celebrating family gatherings.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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With 12 Christian sects, the country is home to the largest proportion of Christians of any nation in the Arab world.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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The men at the center of the scandal are all members of the Athanor Freemasons, a former sect of the Grande Loge de l'Alliance Maçonnique Française that was closed in 2021 after these crimes came to light.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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