orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē 
plural orthodoxies
Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence
I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
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Trying to make up some revenue, Trump has stepped outside GOP orthodoxy, touting tariffs as a budgetary panacea.
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Foresight involves a nuanced approach of scanning the horizon for emerging trends, analyzing potential scenarios, and considering the implications of various outcomes based on our comprehension of today's cultural orthodoxies.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Opposition to Kennedy centers mostly on his policy stances, many of which run counter to traditional GOP orthodoxy.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
One of the objectives of National Review and National Review Institute is to challenge the assumptions that underpin many of today’s orthodoxies.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
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Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 19 Jan. 2025
Foresight involves a nuanced approach of scanning the horizon for emerging trends, analyzing potential scenarios, and considering the implications of various outcomes based on our comprehension of today's cultural orthodoxies.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Opposition to Kennedy centers mostly on his policy stances, many of which run counter to traditional GOP orthodoxy.
—Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 16 Dec. 2024
One of the objectives of National Review and National Review Institute is to challenge the assumptions that underpin many of today’s orthodoxies.
—Andrew Stuttaford, National Review, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for orthodoxy
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“Orthodoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē
plural orthodoxies
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
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