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 Consider this your very own Valentine, from me to you, to give you faith that dating can, and should be fun. Michelle Lee, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025 If Trump and Elon Musk continue to treat the spending laws already passed by Congress as mere suggestions, there won’t be much faith that the next spending bills will bind Trump’s team to actually following the orders from Capitol Hill. Philip Elliott, TIME, 14 Feb. 2025 Marcello Mio is a correction of Ma Mère and rescues faith, desire, and imagination. Armond White, National Review, 14 Feb. 2025 This central mystery of our faith: Jesus has died, Jesus is alive. Lynne Silva-Breen, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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  • This week, West was hit with a fresh lawsuit from a Yeezy staffer who filed a complaint naming the company and rapper, stating that she was subjected to discrimination, harassment and retaliation because of her gender and Jewish religion.
    Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Miami Herald Lauren Costantino is a religion reporter for the Miami Herald funded with financial support from Trish and Dan Bell and from donors comprising the South Florida Jewish and Muslim Communities, in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 Feb. 2025
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  • Lawyers working for the government owe their allegiance to the American people, not to President Donald J. Trump.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Seeger was shaped by the 1930s, Baez by the 1960s, and both, like Dylan, had a moment of decision that defined their allegiances.
    Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
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  • And the presence of the flotilla signals growing operational confidence of the PLA Navy, in not just sailing there but also conducting live fire exercises, as well as weapons training, Koh said.
    Nectar Gan, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Batherson’s confidence was displayed Sunday as a participant in the Sens Skills event at Canadian Tire Centre.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
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  • This team looked dead and buried midway through the second half, their miserable performance having been utterly bereft of energy and belief.
    Mark Critchley, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
  • But optimism, the belief that things can improve, and progress is possible, can be a powerful antidote to this struggle.
    Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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  • How does a video game — especially one as young as Apex, which launched in 2019 — inspire this kind of devotion?
    Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025
  • Then the rosary and the cross are to show my devotion.
    Renea Baek Goddard, Them, 21 Feb. 2025
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  • Especially important is implementing a loyalty program within your app (there are many successful ones to emulate across not only coffee but food service as a whole) where customers earn points for purchases and receive rewards like free products.
    Sergey Baburov, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Last year, Lowe’s launched a loyalty program for DIY customers.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • That kind of trust is invaluable in a relationship.
    Mark Travers, Contributor, CNBC, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The trust acquires land, promising never to sell it, and offers community benefits like affordable housing in perpetuity.
    Sara Miller Llana, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • Over the past year, CarMax has upped its women’s sports commitments to the point that its women’s and men’s sports marketing outlay is now about even, according to CarMax chief marketing officer Sarah Lane.
    Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2025
  • Since Trump’s inauguration in January, state and local officials have reiterated a commitment to California’s sanctuary state laws.
    Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.

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