1
as in cult
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Jewish religion has followers in many parts of the globe
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as in faith
belief and trust in and loyalty to God
without his religion, he would not have been able to survive all the difficulties he has faced over the years
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Recent Examples of religion
But for many visitors, the focal point is still the Hagia Sophia, the temple that was built before the religion of Islam came to exist.
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Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In contrast, today’s autocrats mock the poor, dehumanize immigrants, twist faith into a weapon, and spread hatred cloaked in religion.
—Rev. Frank Alagna, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
These views can be influenced by many possible factors, from the actions of a country's government or military to its dominant culture and religion or even the behavior of its tourists.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The show’s emotional connection to religion, having been in a Cathedral, pieces nodding to queerness, equality, and blue-collar workers speaks to the wider conversation of designers of color being part of the global fashion industry.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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Danuta Hamlin, FOXNews.com, 13 Apr. 2025
In contrast, today’s autocrats mock the poor, dehumanize immigrants, twist faith into a weapon, and spread hatred cloaked in religion.
—Rev. Frank Alagna, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2025
These views can be influenced by many possible factors, from the actions of a country's government or military to its dominant culture and religion or even the behavior of its tourists.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
The show’s emotional connection to religion, having been in a Cathedral, pieces nodding to queerness, equality, and blue-collar workers speaks to the wider conversation of designers of color being part of the global fashion industry.
—Essence, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for religion
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Several of these involve a furtive religious cult known as the Scars — its adherents have a way of pussyfooting through the forest and doing absolutely horrible things to nonbelievers.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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According to Argentina prosecutor Fernando Arrigo, the pregnant woman may have been a victim of Rudnev’s Ashram Shambala, an organization described by Russian authorities as a cult.—
Betiana Fernández Martino and Hira Humayan,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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His departure signals the Eagles’ faith in Brown.—
Dan Pompei,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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And why has her performance been so widely misinterpreted by bad-faith actors online?—
Abby Monteil,
Them,
24 Mar. 2025
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The decline and eventual abolition of slavery has been portrayed as the result of tireless activism and moral persuasion by early Quaker advocates like Benjamin Lay who considered slavery one of the worst sins.—
Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick,
The Conversation,
4 Apr. 2025
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With skepticism rising, brands must prioritize education over persuasion.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The first 20 years of my career were at Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH), and my devotion was to the practice of medicine, caring for the critically ill and provide lifesaving opportunity to those in need of cardiac transplantation.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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But Frank's loyalty to the fans bred a reciprocal devotion that could turn dark.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
6 Apr. 2025
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For its 38,000 citizens, and the many visitors that travel to the second smallest country in the world, Mammon may appear to be the ruling creed.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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The basis of the American creed is that all of us are created equal, not that we are created alike.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
14 Feb. 2025
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Led by Hongzhi, the religious sect was also created in opposition to the Chinese communist party, frequently hosting protests in the streets of Hong Kong against the government.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The two leaders of each sect also happen to be in love.—
Christopher Murray,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/religion. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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