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
Religious exemptions to school vaccine requirements are not supported by the tenets of any major faith group.
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Dr. Richard Moriarty, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Its presence in religious objects, artwork and jewelry, made gold a symbol of strength, profound beauty, purity, faith, wealth and power.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Still, despite the lack of experience, the Dolphins still have faith that position will be sorted by the beginning of the season.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Restoring faith in South Korea’s economy A major common concern of South Korean voters is the nation’s slowing economy, which is projected to grow only 1% this year, according to a new forecast this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
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Dr. Richard Moriarty, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
Its presence in religious objects, artwork and jewelry, made gold a symbol of strength, profound beauty, purity, faith, wealth and power.
—Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Still, despite the lack of experience, the Dolphins still have faith that position will be sorted by the beginning of the season.
—C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 5 June 2025
Restoring faith in South Korea’s economy A major common concern of South Korean voters is the nation’s slowing economy, which is projected to grow only 1% this year, according to a new forecast this week by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).
—Ann Scott Tyson, Christian Science Monitor, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Hundreds of thousands, by some estimates, embraced the religion.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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Hajj, the world’s largest annual pilgrimage, begins today in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, as over 1 million Muslims travel to the religion's holiest city.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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But the character is more of a riff on the real-life oil baron Calouste Gulbenkian, the world’s richest man at the time of his death in 1955 and a template for today’s globe-roaming magnates who pledge allegiance only to their own ambitions.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Some videos show workers raising their right fists and pledging allegiance before a Chinese flag, evidence of the ideological training that experts say is often mandatory for Uyghur workers on such job programs.—
David Pierson,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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That confidence paid off as Farrow received her first Tony nomination for her role as the initially meek homebody Sharon in the play by Jen Silverman, which ran at the Booth Theatre on Broadway from September through December 2024.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
31 May 2025
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Investors may perceive such appointments as a sign of internal uncertainty, potentially impacting stock performance and stakeholder confidence.—
Solange Charas,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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With antisemitic beliefs already at their highest levels in decades, and with Jewish communities around the world facing a tsunami of antisemitic harassment and vandalism, especially post-Oct. 7, his comments about Jews and praise for Hitler are reaching a younger, more susceptible audience.—
Jonathan A. Greenblatt,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.—
Curt Steinhorst,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Now, my devotion continues with her newest, Swept Away — a love story about two strangers who get stranded at sea together on a houseboat.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
24 May 2025
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Elias may have to shake off his devotion to metrics and get back to signing people who can play baseball and stay healthy for the entire season.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 May 2025
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This kind of fierce loyalty has been crucial to Dropout’s growth.—
Jesse David Fox,
Vulture,
2 June 2025
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This strategic alignment, with a focus on a seamless customer experience, fuels revenue growth, strengthens customer loyalty, cuts churn and positions the business for success.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Its stories of legal victories against all odds, bipartisan collaboration on landmark legislation, and alternative models like social housing and community land trusts help plot a path forward.—
Ericka Taylor,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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Lawyers can become influencers themselves by consistently providing value, building trust and showcasing expertise.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In other words, educate yourself about how things work before making any real commitment to it.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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As for the Royals, lobbyist Jewell Patek emphasized that the team also needed additional commitments from either Jackson County or Clay County — both of which have been floated as potential stadium spots — and have not received those yet.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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