find religion

phrase

variants or get religion
1
: to undergo religious conversion
2
: to turn to or adopt an enlightened course of action or point of view

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Moreover, the team has found religion in the money-losing Reality Labs segment, which is home to its smart-glasses business and other virtual reality efforts. — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

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First Known Use

1825, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of find religion was in 1825

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“Find religion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/find%20religion. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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