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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
The Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board offers its readers of all faith traditions the warmest tidings of the holiday season.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Denzel Washington publicly declared his faith last Saturday (Dec. 21).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Exposing these origins, in turn, was bound to sap our faith in the modern ideology of good and evil.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
That may never happen if the victim or whistleblower fears retribution or lacks faith in the system.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
Denzel Washington publicly declared his faith last Saturday (Dec. 21).
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Exposing these origins, in turn, was bound to sap our faith in the modern ideology of good and evil.
—Nikhil Krishnan, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
That may never happen if the victim or whistleblower fears retribution or lacks faith in the system.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Nef devoted ninety-three pages, over forty percent of his book A Search for Civilization, to faith and religion.Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Another holiday celebrated within the fictional religion is the Verdukian Holiday of Mouth Pleasures, which includes indulging in free sausage pizza.Skyler Caruso, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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Assisting him is steadfast officer Salim, played by Mukesh Rishi, whose allegiances are doubted because of his Muslim faith.Thomas Page, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Confused and annoyed, he’s taken to Colonel Watson Smith (Anthony Howell) to justify his allegiance.Lincee Ray, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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This year, the Duchess seems to have approached dressing for all of the various facets of her life with fresh confidence.Kerry McDermott, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
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Jim has expressed confidence in Broadcom’s custom AI chip business, which is poised for significant growth in the years ahead.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
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Experience activism is rooted in the belief that what's best for people is what's best for the organization and, ultimately, for society as a whole.Sujay Saha, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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But what seems like an inevitable NBA expansion is happening at a snail’s pace—and the belief an expansion fee could cost an ownership group at least $4 billion limits the potential pool of applicants.Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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An incongruity of ideals shaped by age, gender and religious devotion may place a family at a standstill, but the recognition of them becomes a sign of progress.Stephen Saito, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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But as the second season has put Derek’s marital devotion to the test, McGinley has exhibited a level of vulnerability rarely hinted at previously.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Dec. 2024
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Don't focus on loyalty programs (some of the best international hotels are not affiliated with large chains that provide points for a stay).T+L Editors, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
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Our conversation ranged from tech to sustainability to loyalty programs.Jennifer Flowers, AFAR Media, 20 Dec. 2024
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December 24, 2024 Asking questions is a powerful way to build trust, exchange ideas, and unlock value in organizations.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 24 Dec. 2024
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These initiatives bring Israelis and Palestinians together to encourage understanding, trust, and mutual growth, offering a glimpse of what is possible when individuals dare to work across divides.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bachman’s commitment to documentation in his music enables the sounds of climate change to speak for themselves.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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The attention now has turned toward preparation for the Fenway Bowl, where the 8-4 Huskies will meet North Carolina on Saturday, but the commitments keep coming in.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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