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 Yes, Christian ska: Sprung from a small subgenre within a narrow musical niche, Five Iron Frenzy are longtime favorites among fans of Christian ska, singing songs filled with indignation about how faith has been used as a cudgel for greed and prejudice. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025 Religious leaders from various faiths attend and speak at the event each year, the Imam said. Nour Rahal, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025 Raver continued to star as faith healers, nuns, and professors on series like Weeds, One Tree Hill, and Grey's Anatomy, but her signature role came via a call from Sam Raimi in 2009. Ryan Coleman Published, EW.com, 13 Aug. 2025 The center right and the center left have hemorrhaged votes amid high inflation, fears over immigration and collapsing faith in institutions — all familiar issues in America, too. Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
  • The separation of church and state, which is created by the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, is supported by decades of court precedent that requires that governmental action have secular purpose and not favor one religion over another.
    Angele Latham, Nashville Tennessean, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to condemn acts of violence targeting individuals on the basis of or in the name of religion or belief.
    Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Our allegiance to the song and to the fans is bigger than our fear of anything outside of that.
    Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Win McNamee—Getty Images Blackburn’s allegiance to Trump As mentioned, the MAGA Republican has a strong connection to the President and served on the executive committee of his transition team during his first presidential term.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
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  • Often, when Trump has undermined confidence in America’s shared epistemology, doing so has rebounded to his advantage.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
  • In her caption, Dreyer shared how far she's come in her confidence as a mother since welcoming her oldest son.
    Kayla Grant, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025
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  • Some other notable attacks at US military bases in recent years include: On November 5, 2009, an Army psychiatrist with radical Islamist beliefs opened fire at a processing center at Fort Hood, a major US Army post, in Texas, killing 13 people and an unborn child, and wounding more than 30 others.
    Hanna Park, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Each statement should challenge a common belief in [your industry/niche] while being defensible with evidence.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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  • The Duke proved his devotion to Gladys by suggesting that Lady Sarah find her own place to live.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 3 Aug. 2025
  • While Simone and Roberta toe a dangerous line and train for a marathon together, Simone’s husband and fellow professor Ethan transgresses with the department’s secretary, despite his devotion to his wife.
    Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 1 Aug. 2025
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  • One hospitality research study found that emotional engagement is one of the top three drivers of guest loyalty in luxury hotels, outranking even location and amenities.
    Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • That said, my loyalty is to the people of District 6.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
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  • The rules of influence and public trust are being rewritten, and Ancira is at the center of it.
    Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Among the reasons cited for Platt’s dismissal was the perception that, under his administration, the city had lost the public’s trust by prioritizing positive public relations and branding over disseminating unvarnished information.
    Mike Hendricks, Kansas City Star, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • Without such a commitment from his allies, Zelensky has argued that Ukraine cannot agree to any peace deal, because it would be based on little more than Putin’s word.
    Simon Shuster, Time, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Cheng: The Trump administration needs to make a programmatic commitment to some goal, whether the Moon or Mars.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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