faith

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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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How is the word faith different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of faith are belief, credence, and credit. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

When can belief be used instead of faith?

While the synonyms belief and faith are close in meaning, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is credence a more appropriate choice than faith?

Although the words credence and faith have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is it sensible to use credit instead of faith?

While in some cases nearly identical to faith, credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of faith Isak has been known to be a star in the making for years and Newcastle has been rewarded for faith shown in him. Harry De Cosemo, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 People seek faith, and faith, by its nature, demands the embrace of what reason resists. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025 At just 24 years old, Bramlett took a leap of faith that would change both her life and the life of a 5-year-old boy in need of a home. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 15 Mar. 2025 Yet, for a faith steeped in the veneration of the remains–or relics–of saints, St. Patrick’s relics have been debated by historians, archeologists, and the clergy for centuries. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
  • 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
  • The university said his areas of interest include religion, violence and peace processes in South Asia and the Middle East.
    Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.
    Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Analyst Andres Sheppard cited several factors that give Cantor confidence in the company, including plans for autonomous rideshare services and humanoid robots.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 20 Mar. 2025
  • 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 Right People In The Right Places At Moor Insights & Strategy, one of our core beliefs is that a company’s leadership will tell you much about its ability to succeed.
    Melody Brue, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • 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
  • Customers can gain betting bonuses and discounts through this loyalty program.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Providing context builds trust and encourages engagement.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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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  • Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.
    Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • But both parties must take the process seriously and stick to their commitments.
    Christopher M. Worsham, Time, 27 Mar. 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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