faiths

plural of faith
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as in religions
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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Recent Examples of faiths Similarly, since 2010, Beijing has steadily departed from the more relaxed policies of the reform era and pursued the Sinicization of faiths such as Christianity and Islam. — Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026 That is why, every day, Catholic Charities is proud to stand alongside individuals and families throughout Hartford, New Haven and Litchfield counties, serving people of all faiths and backgrounds with compassion and care. — Marek Kukulka, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026 Although security measures shut down central Paris to road traffic, the party-like atmosphere drew people of many faiths and no faith at all. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026 Although a security blanket shut down central Paris to road traffic, the party-like atmosphere drew people of multiple faiths and no faith at all. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026 What has distinguished New York, however, is an understanding that disagreement should not come at the expense of partnership, mutual respect, or recognition of Israel’s legitimacy as the homeland of the Jewish people and a land holy to many faiths. — Herbert Block, New York Daily News, 20 Sep. 2026 At a mosque in Seattle, Muslim worshippers are greeted by members of other faiths bringing them flowers. — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026 The region is popular for tourism, trekking, and religious pilgrimage to temples and sacred sites revered across multiple faiths – all of which draw large numbers of visitors during summer and early fall. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Cascia Hall Preparatory School is a Catholic, Augustinian school for students of all faiths between sixth and 12th grade. — Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 27 Aug. 2026
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Noun
  • Many visitors are surprised that such massive monuments representing two entirely different world religions were built just a short distance apart.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Other religions also regularly receive permission to use public spaces.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Are the Norwegian authorities concerned for children’s safety — or are they offended by this family’s rigidly patriarchal beliefs, which include intolerance toward homosexuality?
    — Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The team works with local hospitals to negotiate special rates for their patients who are Amish or members of the broader Plain community, a group whose philosophical beliefs keep them from enrolling in formal health insurance plans.
    — Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026
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  • The four-time Emmy nominee also watched documentaries about cults, listening to interviews of people who had survived them.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Educational pamphlets on criminal cults, which includes research done by Rose, are also available to guests.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026

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“Faiths.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/faiths. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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