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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Since then, the trade has been an article of faith for many investors who approach initial selloffs sparked by Trump policies or military campaigns with skepticism.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 22, 2026
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
The latter point became an article of faith within the Jefferson-Madison collaboration—namely, that Adams actually wanted war with France.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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