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
Isak has been known to be a star in the making for years and Newcastle has been rewarded for faith shown in him.
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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
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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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 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
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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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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
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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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