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religion

[ri-lij-uhn] / rɪˈlɪdʒ ən /
NOUN
belief in divinity; system of beliefs
Synonyms
STRONGEST
church creed cult denomination doctrine morality myth mythology prayer ritual sect spirituality superstition theology
STRONG
communion devotion observance orthodoxy pietism piety preference religiosity rites sacrifice sanctification standards veneration
WEAK
higher power spiritual-mindedness
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fact reality truth
STRONG
carelessness neglect
WEAK
agnosticism atheism disbelief

Example Sentences

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The embattled “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star announced on Easter Sunday that she’s parting ways with the religion she built her brand on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Richard Bartholomew, a British scholar of religion who followed Clement for years, does not believe Clement was talking about Trump in his 2007 prophecies.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Iran's government since 1979 has been explicitly rooted in religion, with a top Shia cleric serving as supreme leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The first attempt in 1872 contained 17 questions and was essentially a house register - recording who lived where, along with basic markers such as age, religion, caste and occupation.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He expected the professors and students there to have opinions about politics, religion, and literature beyond what he'd experienced in Ohio.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow