faith-based
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of faith-based
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Semenyo is a devout Christian and has faith-based tattoos etched across his body.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
A separate matched-pair study covering 2007 to 2015 concluded that faith-based funds do not systematically underperform comparable secular funds.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
The practice, he said, was "embedded within systems across local authorities, across voluntary and faith-based institutions, and in health and social care services".
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Erwin, 43, grew up in Alabama and built his career around faith-based films such as ‘I Still Believe’ and ‘Jesus Revolution.’
From Los Angeles Times ● May 13, 2026
Whenever I found myself up against my mother’s faith-based obstinacy, I would try, as respectfully as possible, to counter with an opposing point of view.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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