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
June’s faith in Serena’s change has worn off [on Serena].
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the quiz here … SPEAKING OUT – NCAA wrestler says 'faith' is key to Penn State's dominance.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Secondly, does anyone have any faith in Guerin being able to turn this franchise into a contender against the likes of Winnipeg, Dallas and Colorado this offseason?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the quiz here … SPEAKING OUT – NCAA wrestler says 'faith' is key to Penn State's dominance.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Secondly, does anyone have any faith in Guerin being able to turn this franchise into a contender against the likes of Winnipeg, Dallas and Colorado this offseason?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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Bold, maximal artworks challenging religion and American intervention in Latin America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Trump unites all people, regardless of race, religion or color of their skin.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Spaniard made the move after winning the 2023 Masters, which changed his thinking about switching allegiances.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Across the nation more and more Hispanic—and to some extent Black voters—are switching allegiance the Republicans.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The back-and-forth over tariffs shook confidence in U.S. leadership, exposed fractures within Trump’s team and rattled companies that rely on global sources for products and international customers for sales.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Highlight their strengths, provide areas for improvement with solutions and reaffirm confidence in their abilities.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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As algorithms and politics herd us into narrower and narrower silos, the pressure increases on artists (as well as comedians, actors, and even brands) to mirror their fans’ core beliefs.—
Ryan Miller,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their belief in this project means the world to me.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The first 20 years of my career were at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), and my devotion was to the practice of medicine, caring for the critically ill and provide lifesaving opportunity to those in need of cardiac transplantation.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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Finding that level of loyalty in college basketball can be tough in this day and age.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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Individual memberships will go for $750 a year or 94,000 United loyalty points, with access for the passholder only.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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In lieu of the trust, the Ninth Circuit held the appropriate remedy was for NCAA rules to allow colleges to offer college athletes up to the full cost of attendance, which for athletes at many colleges meant thousands of dollars more than their grant-in-aid.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Despite the health scare, Bobby V’s commitment to his fans remained unwavering.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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According to a recent Harvard Graduate School of Education report, admissions officers are increasingly drawn to applicants who demonstrate commitment to ethical engagement and societal improvement—exactly what teen social entrepreneurs often accomplish.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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