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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2
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
The laws reflect growing concern among conservatives about transgender issues and have been lauded by some faith leaders, including the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention.
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Rose Conlon, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
In response to the DEI changes, a group of Black faith leaders has advocated for a 40-day Target boycott to coincide with Lent.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As a show of faith, further escalation of tariffs should be suspended during negotiations.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Her decision to bolster her faith came at the right time.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Rose Conlon, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
In response to the DEI changes, a group of Black faith leaders has advocated for a 40-day Target boycott to coincide with Lent.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As a show of faith, further escalation of tariffs should be suspended during negotiations.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Her decision to bolster her faith came at the right time.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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The university said his areas of interest include religion, violence and peace processes in the Middle East and South Asia.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Cromwell and Mary were fundamentally opposed on matters of religion, with Mary famously clinging to the old ways of the Catholic Church.—
Meilan Solly,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 Mar. 2025
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All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Still, in the midst of Nigeria’s political fragility — marked by coups, violence, and widespread distrust among citizens who protested bad governance again last summer — Rema is being strategic about his allegiances.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
14 Mar. 2025
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During a new episode of California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s podcast that aired Tuesday, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said the reason the popularity of Democrats is plummeting is because of the loss of confidence among members of their own party.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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The abrupt departure of a senior AI figure during the troubled rollout of Apple Intelligence, which is now enabled by default, could further affect confidence in the company's AI efforts.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
20 Mar. 2025
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The incident has led to speculation and reporting that Dropkick Murphys were banned from X due to Casey’s comments and broadly left-leaning, anti-Trump political beliefs.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
18 Mar. 2025
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Another false belief is that daring thieves stole the pieces on behalf of a wealthy mover and shaker who is holding the art somewhere in a private collection.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One, more light-hearted story is about the deity Krishna — whose skin was blue — and his love Radha, the goddess of love and devotion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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And always sign up for free hotel loyalty programs to get additional perks.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Mar. 2025
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Customers can gain betting bonuses and discounts through this loyalty program.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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Providing context builds trust and encourages engagement.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The storytelling of it all is especially important to MacDonald because selling antiques without a physical storefront requires a lot of trust from customers.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Disruptive Innovation is Shaping the Future of Education Mark C. Perna, in his Forbes article, emphasizes that in today’s competitive work environment, success depends on a constant commitment to lifelong learning and continuous upskilling.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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