article of faith
Americannoun
noun
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Christianity any of the clauses or propositions into which a creed or other statement of doctrine is divided
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a deeply held belief
Etymology
Origin of article of faith
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Example Sentences
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Mr. Wright asserts, almost as an article of faith, that war will always involve some human intervention.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
It’s an article of faith that no amount of evidence can overcome.
From Salon ● May 10, 2025
The allegation that antiwar activists routinely abused American military personnel has become an article of faith since the 1980s, appearing in films, television programs, newspaper and magazine articles, and books.
From Slate ● Apr. 30, 2025
A year ago, it might have been an article of faith that the electric vehicle maker Tesla couldn’t survive without Elon Musk.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2023
All members of the Inner Party believe in this coming conquest as an article of faith.
From "1984" by George Orwell
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