an article of faith

noun phrase

: something that is believed without being questioned or doubted
For many it is an article of faith that the economy will begin to improve soon.

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Local control of land use is an article of faith in many states. — Nicholas J. Marantz, The Conversation, 10 July 2023 The track record stops being evidence and becomes an article of faith. — Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Like any good economist, Prasad takes competition as an article of faith. — Jamie Merchant, Washington Post, 7 Nov. 2025 Opposition to offshore drilling is something of an article of faith in much of California, and not just along the coast. — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for an article of faith

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“An article of faith.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/an%20article%20of%20faith. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.

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