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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
Isak has been known to be a star in the making for years and Newcastle has been rewarded for faith shown in him.
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Harry De Cosemo, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
People seek faith, and faith, by its nature, demands the embrace of what reason resists.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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The university said his areas of interest include religion, violence and peace processes in the Middle East and South Asia.—
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Cromwell and Mary were fundamentally opposed on matters of religion, with Mary famously clinging to the old ways of the Catholic Church.—
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He’s left with Chrissy and Mitch, who have little allegiance to him.—
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Unlike many others in Indiana who rooted for in-state schools Indiana, Purdue or Notre Dame, Smith didn’t have an allegiance to one program.—
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Still, Spoelstra said the newfound confidence could go a long way.—
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Fast forward to April 6, when the sun harmonizes with Jupiter, boosting our confidence and optimism.—
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The belief in twin flames has been around for centuries, since ancient Greece at least.—
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An Unorthodox Trade Theory: With sweeping auto levies, the president is putting his beliefs about tariffs into practice on the global economy.—
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Toni Kroos’ devotion to his Adidas Adipure 11s is a legend.—
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His mother’s devotion to Joyner’s show, which ended in 2019, made an impression on Charlamagne.—
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Getting the mix right is especially important as carriers seek to grow their lucrative loyalty programs and need attractive destinations to keep customers spending.—
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After all, Trump has proven in the past that his loyalty is conditional.—
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The storytelling of it all is especially important to MacDonald because selling antiques without a physical storefront requires a lot of trust from customers.—
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Providing context builds trust and encourages engagement.—
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Even while boards are voting against anti-DEI polices this quarter, the stakes of losing FCC approval for its merger with Skydance appear to outweigh any commitments to DEI.—
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Patel made no such commitments during the course of two days of Senate and House hearings.—
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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