1
as in cult
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Jewish religion has followers in many parts of the globe
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as in faith
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
without his religion, he would not have been able to survive all the difficulties he has faced over the years
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Recent Examples of religion
Ideologically aligned with Netanyahu’s Likud in the past, Liberman broke with the prime minister years ago over conscription for Haredi Jews and the role of religion in public life.
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Marty did not consider violent fundamentalism the only possibility for religion in the modern age.
—Eboo Patel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2025
At the same time, people who don't identify with any religion increased significantly to 40% from 29%.
—John Frank, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 10 Mar. 2025
Marty did not consider violent fundamentalism the only possibility for religion in the modern age.
—Eboo Patel, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 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, 7 Mar. 2025
At the same time, people who don't identify with any religion increased significantly to 40% from 29%.
—John Frank, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Comments John Malkovich, in a very John Malkovich role, plays a twisted pop star in Opus, A24’s incisive horror film about the cult of toxic fandom.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Friendly’s staff, now dressed in red cloaks, then summoned the demonic Lamashtu, smeared blood on Jenny, and awakened Mola Ram, the leader of the cult from Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2025
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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
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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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Sales and Negotiation While AI transforms many aspects of business, the uniquely human arts of persuasion and relationship-building command ever-higher premiums.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, persuasion and affinity simply aren’t enough to overcome national security concerns.—
Matthew Clary,
The Conversation,
11 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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David Stearns is happy because the Alonso contract is within his analytics creed of three or fewer years.—
Bill Madden,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Our traditions are famously a melting pot of cultures and creeds.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
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The Assad family comes from this sect and derived significant support from it throughout its 54-year rule, which ended on December 8 when Assad fled to Moscow via Russia’s Hmeimim airbase in Latakia.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lebanese legislator Haidar Nasser, who holds one of the two seats allocated to the Alawite sect in parliament, said that people were fleeing from Syria for safety in Lebanon.—
Sarah El Deeb,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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