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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

It also pointed to Wireless's own charter, which says the festival does not tolerate discrimination on grounds including religion and that "discriminatory words or actions have no place" at the event.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

“What we want is a religion that is right when we are wrong.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

He had left religion behind back in Brooklyn, or maybe even before that, back in the old country, but some things were inexcusable.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros