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
Similarly, Delap’s suspension gave Maresca the opportunity to thrust new signing Joao Pedro in from the start, with the Brazilian international repaying the faith emphatically by scoring a pair of stunning goals to send Chelsea through to the final.
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The two married in 2023 in a cross faith ceremony that celebrated his father’s Jewish roots and her Catholic upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Mark Carey, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The two married in 2023 in a cross faith ceremony that celebrated his father’s Jewish roots and her Catholic upbringing.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 10 July 2025
The energy around you may feel optimistic, so now is the time to restore faith in the process of your personal journey.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
Those include trustworthiness, kindness and generosity, respect and care for human life, respect for parental authority, respect for patriotism, respect for religious faith, gratitude, and courage.
—Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faith
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Spectators swarmed in from around the country to see the legendary lawyers battle over creationism, evolution and the role of religion in government.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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If anything, the blue-and-red Cubs hat made his allegiance clear.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
9 July 2025
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Patriotic education does not mean propaganda to produce blind allegiance to the government.—
Linda McMahon,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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The findings show a growing generational divide in workplace confidence, and these fears are not necessarily unfounded.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Full of confidence and eager to prove the worth of his colt, the veteran conditioner brilliantly prepared Forever Young for another run on American soil in the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic.—
Danny Brewer,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Some examples might include: Faith – Avoiding investments in companies that conflict with your beliefs.—
James Brewer,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Manning spoke out about Williams and shared his belief that Johnson will be exactly what the doctor ordered for the young quarterback.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Wealth is a draw for the rich and poor alike, a capitalist paradise rooted in fervent belief and devotion.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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The crackdown often intensifies around sensitive dates – especially his birthday – but devotion to the spiritual leader has quietly endured.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
3 July 2025
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Your ability to fully engage with your team, even for a few minutes, can build trust and loyalty far faster than long meetings filled with distractions.—
Dr. Eric George,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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At the checkout and after entering your Kroger loyalty ID or scanning a loyalty card, shoppers can scan a barcode on the flyer that downloads all the Weekly Digital Deals offered that week at once to the customer's loyalty card.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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Operational excellence matters, but what sets leaders apart is recovery: fast, proactive and rooted in consumer trust.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
10 July 2025
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Slim majorities of California voters had little or no trust that Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature act in the best interest of the public.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Yes, Trump disdains core elements of U.S. globalism, from the international trade system America established to its promotion of democratic values and its defense commitments around the world.—
Hal Brands,
Twin Cities,
13 July 2025
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The State Department did not respond to requests by ABC News for the current data on its assistance commitments to Sudan after foreign aid freezes and layoffs.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
13 July 2025
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“Faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faith. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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