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
Just five years ago, it was an art-world article of faith that fairs were the engine of the market.
From New York Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
Among nuclear insiders, the sanctity of the Triad has been an article of faith for decades, as bedrock a belief as the Holy Trinity has been to the Catholic Church.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2024
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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