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
Jones said the petition had almost 20 signatures from faith communities across several denominations as of Monday afternoon.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
And now the vice president will relaunch his public identity June 16, with a book about his personal faith.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps Pfleger would be well advised to stick to his faith and his flock and to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, rather than to continue to pontificate from the pulpit — or even the paper.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also encouraged partnerships with religious organizations, and research shows members of faith communities are less likely to attempt suicide.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
And now the vice president will relaunch his public identity June 16, with a book about his personal faith.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Perhaps Pfleger would be well advised to stick to his faith and his flock and to render unto Caesar what is Caesar’s, rather than to continue to pontificate from the pulpit — or even the paper.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Federal officials have also encouraged partnerships with religious organizations, and research shows members of faith communities are less likely to attempt suicide.
—Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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In 1970 the law was amended to extend immigration and citizenship rights to the children and grandchildren of Jews, as well as to their spouses, but the amendment excluded people who had been Jewish and voluntarily adopted another religion.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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Discussions about politics, religion or racial issues might have too much explosive intensity.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
30 Apr. 2026
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Winston’s sports allegiances have changed, too.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
25 Apr. 2026
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Brian was obsessed with being the Rolling Stones’ leader but had grown moody ever since Keith’s allegiance shifted to Mick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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The speed with which some fan confidence in him has eroded was, nevertheless, unprecedented considering no Liverpool manager (or in Slot’s case, head coach) has delivered the league title at the end of their first season since Kenny Dalglish in 1985-86.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Money, confidence or themes surrounding you are under the microscope today, asking you to stop settling for less.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, one of these pass catchers tends to inspire some belief over the summer.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Early cultures, including Native American tribes, looked to the heavens for time keeping, spiritual beliefs and navigation.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Locating the wreck connects us to their sacrifice and reminds us that devotion to duty endures.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their language — marked by rich, tactile detail and a colloquial urgency — has quietly shaped how generations of songwriters articulate devotion.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Members of the Atmos Rewards loyalty program can pack up to 12 bottles in a box or case weighing 50 pounds or less.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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Your laugh, your kindness, your wit, your strength, your loyalty, your passion, and your zest for life.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jacob Bernard-Docker In and out of the lineup early in the year, Bernard-Docker earned the coaches’ trust and locked down a consistent spot as the season went on — and a two-year contract extension to go with it.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Consistency builds trust more than big promises.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Partnership squares expansive Jupiter in your 10th House of Career, pushing conversations about commitments, expectations, and time.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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As of Friday, the San Diego Housing Commission had not yet received its annual HUD funding commitment.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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