faith

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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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How is the word faith different from other nouns like it?

Some common synonyms of faith are belief, credence, and credit. While all these words mean "assent to the truth of something offered for acceptance," faith almost always implies certitude even where there is no evidence or proof.

an unshakable faith in God

When can belief be used instead of faith?

While the synonyms belief and faith are close in meaning, belief may or may not imply certitude in the believer.

my belief that I had caught all the errors

When is credence a more appropriate choice than faith?

Although the words credence and faith have much in common, credence suggests intellectual assent without implying anything about grounds for assent.

a theory now given credence by scientists

When is it sensible to use credit instead of faith?

While in some cases nearly identical to faith, credit may imply assent on grounds other than direct proof.

gave full credit to the statement of a reputable witness

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of faith Giddings interrogates the meaning of faith in a heady novel about love and family. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025 Serving as missionaries in the South American country gave them both a special appreciation for their faith, according to Turley. Michael Loria, USA Today, 12 May 2025 Four of the faith groups have since filed two separate lawsuits, one of which recently resulted in a ruling that should have restarted the program. Jack Jenkins, NPR, 12 May 2025 Reporters have rarely been fans of faith in politics, and often decry the Republican Party’s cozy relationship with religious Americans, such as evangelical Christians. Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for faith
Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
  • They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025
  • My follow up was meant to use sarcasm to make a serious point: The First Amendment provisions on religious liberty were written by Madison to prohibit state encroachment on religion, which is exactly what this bill does.
    James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • Feeling abandoned, fans returned the favor, switching allegiances to the Lakers to remain with Doncic.
    Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • There were a million confidences, apologies, and secrets pressing at my seams, all intended for her alone.
    Hali Bey Ramdene, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 May 2025
  • Nashville Canyon is an evolution of past, present, future, versatility, femininity, openness and confidence.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • But that week, belief felt like the scarcest resource of all.
    Curt Steinhorst, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • 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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  • Customers saw how reliable and stylish the existing products were, their dedication elevated loyalty to the emerging brand.
    Malana VanTyler, USA Today, 22 May 2025
  • Ellison attributed those gains to investments Lowe’s has made in the business since 2018, including expanding its merchandise lineup and launching a pro loyalty program.
    Melissa Repko, CNBC, 21 May 2025
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  • After taking a percentage, the trust is to give all the proceeds to the couple's favorite museum foundation.
    Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 23 May 2025
  • But brands risk losing consumer trust if customers worry that their privacy and data will not be respected, Camoosa says.
    Acxiom Contributor, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
Noun
  • The former — the college commitment — came a year ago.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 26 May 2025
  • Cruise, though, is very determined to remind us just how much physical commitment his action work requires.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 26 May 2025

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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.

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