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
June’s faith in Serena’s change has worn off [on Serena].
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the quiz here … SPEAKING OUT – NCAA wrestler says 'faith' is key to Penn State's dominance.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Secondly, does anyone have any faith in Guerin being able to turn this franchise into a contender against the likes of Winnipeg, Dallas and Colorado this offseason?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Fred Topel, Deadline, 5 Apr. 2025
The credulous faith that these superpowers will voluntarily settle for some form of peaceful coexistence, if only they are sufficiently propitiated with concessions, is naive and dangerous.
—Michael Miklaucic, Twin Cities, 5 Apr. 2025
Take the quiz here … SPEAKING OUT – NCAA wrestler says 'faith' is key to Penn State's dominance.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Secondly, does anyone have any faith in Guerin being able to turn this franchise into a contender against the likes of Winnipeg, Dallas and Colorado this offseason?
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
Noun
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Bold, maximal artworks challenging religion and American intervention in Latin America.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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While Janice avoids even visiting Eric in prison, she is torn between cleaning out his room and grappling with the role of faith and religion.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
4 Apr. 2025
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He’s left with Chrissy and Mitch, who have little allegiance to him.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Mars enters Leo on the 18th, which should give you the strength to embrace major transformation this month with confidence.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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The boisterous comedian lights up the stage with sly wit and brazen confidence, conveying Moss’ righteous fury over being bottom of the office food chain.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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The belief in twin flames has been around for centuries, since ancient Greece at least.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Jack Ewing,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Toni Kroos’ devotion to his Adidas Adipure 11s is a legend.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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His mother’s devotion to Joyner’s show, which ended in 2019, made an impression on Charlamagne.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2025
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Republicans tried to recast the contest as a chance for Trump’s base to come out and show their loyalty to him and push back against judges Trump claims treat him and his administration unfairly.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
2 Apr. 2025
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After all, Trump has proven in the past that his loyalty is conditional.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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That fear, though uncomfortable, is your chance to lean into vulnerability and build trust.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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But is six games — a series win in Cincinnati and a sweep of the Astros in Houston — enough of a sample size to be worthy of trust?—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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This year’s program reflects the festival’s commitment to amplifying diverse voices and championing artists who challenge, inspire, and innovate.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Apr. 2025
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This partnership not only cements Woods' connection to the Masters but also underscores his commitment to giving back to the community through education and golf.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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