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
The bicentennial holy card and the American rosary from the following century, both dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, reveal how American Catholics still sought to demonstrate that their faith and their patriotism did not conflict with each other.
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Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Interventions in foreign countries have long been attempts to refashion America’s identity and to reinvigorate, through external validation, the weakening faith of Americans in their own institutions.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
In doing so, Tom’s faith in goodness is restored.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
This specific kind of cultural fluency may help explain some of his viral moments as the leader of the ancient faith.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026
Interventions in foreign countries have long been attempts to refashion America’s identity and to reinvigorate, through external validation, the weakening faith of Americans in their own institutions.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026
In doing so, Tom’s faith in goodness is restored.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 2 June 2026
This specific kind of cultural fluency may help explain some of his viral moments as the leader of the ancient faith.
—Krysta Fauria, Fortune, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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Soccer is like a religion in Brazil, and the series succeeds in highlighting the energy, enthusiasm and euphoria that comes with winning a championship game.—
Roberto Prieto,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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For Yantrasast, part of Bukhara’s appeal lies in its history as a Silk Road city where cultures, religions, and ideas mixed for centuries.—
Daniel Cassady,
ARTnews.com,
4 June 2026
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Even allegiance to the nation might be a problem.—
Michael Kazin,
The Atlantic,
3 June 2026
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Generations of multiculturalism meant immigrants came to the country and brought allegiances to their place of birth with them.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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The service ethos is more discreet deference than chatty confidence.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Sam Levinson’s trust in me and belief in me instilled an immense amount of confidence into me.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
1 June 2026
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When the Red Sox made the playoffs last year the belief was the club had finally taken the next step back toward sustained success and that their five-year rebuild was over.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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The Royals still have belief in Erceg to close games.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
31 May 2026
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Camila Mendes proved her devotion to the minimalist mule heel when out and about in New York City on Wednesday, showcasing a metallic pair from Staud with a breezy Guizio look.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The origins of his devotion to the field actually stem from his past life, much of which was unfortunately spent watching patients including his mother and father slowly slip away to their own respective diseases, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The introduction of Diamond Reserve reaffirms Hilton Honors’ commitment to recognizing loyalty at every level, elevating the experience for its most frequent guests through a more refined and intentional approach.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 June 2026
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Plus, Fan Club loyalty members enjoy a free donut of their choice.—
Laura Daily,
Denver Post,
3 June 2026
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Meanwhile, an Oglivy New Gen Z study found that 92% of 18-25 year olds trust recommendations from influencers more than traditional advertisements or celebrity endorsements.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 May 2026
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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In Cawker City, population 465, the twine ball is a symbol of community—a collective commitment to the bit.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Arlington Lamar standout three-star class of 2027 linebacker Braylon Williams announced his commitment to SMU Saturday.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 June 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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