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
The laws reflect growing concern among conservatives about transgender issues and have been lauded by some faith leaders, including the Catholic Church and Southern Baptist Convention.
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Rose Conlon, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
In response to the DEI changes, a group of Black faith leaders has advocated for a 40-day Target boycott to coincide with Lent.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As a show of faith, further escalation of tariffs should be suspended during negotiations.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Her decision to bolster her faith came at the right time.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Rose Conlon, NPR, 12 Mar. 2025
In response to the DEI changes, a group of Black faith leaders has advocated for a 40-day Target boycott to coincide with Lent.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
As a show of faith, further escalation of tariffs should be suspended during negotiations.
—Myron Brilliant, TIME, 12 Mar. 2025
Her decision to bolster her faith came at the right time.
—Keydra Manns, Essence, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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The execution would also infringe on Hoffman's ability to practice his religion of Buddhism, including breathing and meditation exercises, his lawyers argued.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Apart from the seasonal reason, behind the annual joyous festivities from Rio de Janeiro to Venice and Dusseldorf to Barranquilla, are longtime traditions steeped in history and religion.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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All the while, her bluegrass and country allegiance is unmistakable.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
17 Mar. 2025
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Carney and his cabinet swore allegiance to King Charles III in their oaths.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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Keep doing it Knowing oneself, projecting confidence, building community and working together is essential.—
John Baldoni,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Idaho officials have expressed confidence in state elections before, the Statesman previously reported.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2025
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The actor recently appeared on The Pivot podcast and elaborated on his belief that male leaders are not only losing their authority but that young men will increasingly fail to learn from their example and exacerbate the problem exponentially.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, the twins’ family remains steadfast in their belief that something else happened on that mountain.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
18 Mar. 2025
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These men shower their wives with praise, heartfelt captions and picture-perfect moments, creating an image of unwavering devotion.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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One, more light-hearted story is about the deity Krishna — whose skin was blue — and his love Radha, the goddess of love and devotion.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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The successful ones manage to create experiential spaces that become cultural and lifestyle phenomenons while also reinforcing brand appeal and loyalty.—
Clara Ludmir,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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The vast sums of money that Abbott unleashed, along with his zero-sum assessment of political loyalty, has proved persuasive.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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All seems to indicate the two are still together to this day, with Brion promising to work to rebuild that trust.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
12 Mar. 2025
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Bushe believes that leaders who excel in these skills will be best positioned to earn and retain stakeholder trust while safeguarding their organization’s ethical integrity.—
Sally Percy,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Beyond One-Size-Fits-All: Disruptive Innovation is Shaping the Future of Education Mark C. Perna, in his Forbes article, emphasizes that in today’s competitive work environment, success depends on a constant commitment to lifelong learning and continuous upskilling.—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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While the Rays celebrated the culmination of the deal last summer, Sternberg was still unsure a new stadium would generate enough revenue to make the team’s $700 million commitment to stadium construction worthwhile.—
John Romano,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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