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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2
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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4
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 story follows Ben Walker (Sorbo), a businessman who abandoned his faith.
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Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Our faith had recklessly impelled us toward a commitment that faith alone could not sustain.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
This facial will help restore your glow and your faith.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 July 2025
Reagan restored the country’s faith after the national traumas of the Vietnam era and won passage of a significant tax reform bill and a major immigration measure, though his efforts to tame mounting federal deficits proved largely unsuccessful.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for faith
Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 24 July 2025
Our faith had recklessly impelled us toward a commitment that faith alone could not sustain.
—Terry Nguyen
july 23, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025
This facial will help restore your glow and your faith.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 22 July 2025
Reagan restored the country’s faith after the national traumas of the Vietnam era and won passage of a significant tax reform bill and a major immigration measure, though his efforts to tame mounting federal deficits proved largely unsuccessful.
—Carl Leubsdorf, Mercury News, 12 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Lucero claims that the district violated his First Amendment rights to freedom of religion and free speech by restricting his ability to preach and teach religion at school.—
Alexandra Hardle,
AZCentral.com,
22 July 2025
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Vonnegut’s signature irreverence gives us the Caribbean island nation of San Lorenzo as the setting of this 1963 satire of science, religion, American foreign policy and the Atomic Age.—
Dan Fesperman
July 22,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Noun
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If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Every decision from what’s in scope to what can be eliminated should support the core objective: enabling employee compliance teams to act with minimum friction and maximum confidence, even with the constant uncertainty of regulatory change.—
Kelvin Dickenson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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And all this comes amid mounting pressure on the chancellor to shore up confidence in her strategy, after a series of U-turns on cuts to welfare and winter fuel payments.—
Ritika Gupta,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Šefčovič reiterated on Monday his belief that a deal had been within touching distance before Trump’s latest tariff salvo.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The crackdown often intensifies around sensitive dates – especially his birthday – but devotion to the spiritual leader has quietly endured.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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From July 18-20, members of Bruster’s Sweet Rewards loyalty program can earn double points on all purchases.—
Dina Kaur,
AZCentral.com,
21 July 2025
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An additional threat to customer loyalty was uncovered in a related Axios/Harris Poll earlier this year.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Duran gained the family’s trust and was percieved by the girls’ mother to be a good influence.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
10 July 2025
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The brothers convinced Bollea to try wrestling and connected him with trainer Hiro Matsuda, who according to lore broke Bollea’s leg in an apparent test of his commitment to the sport.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Turns out, those weren’t just empty words from the Alabama native, who last week recommitted to Beamer and the Gamecocks over in-state Auburn, nearly two years after his original commitment.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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