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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Once profuse in their praise for Musk, the left has now turned on him the same way the left turns on anyone who fails to adhere to progressive orthodoxy in every respect.
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet, like Roosevelt’s first election in 1932, Trump’s success potentially signals the overturning of decades of political orthodoxies and the beginning of a new era.
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Defying professional orthodoxies about keeping widescreen framings wide and widescreen editing simple, Ray relies copiously on closeups, quick montages, and distorting and disorienting diagonal angles.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Indeed, in recent months, Newsom has positioned himself closer to the center on a range of issues, breaking from Democratic orthodoxy in order to distinguish himself as a more viable presidential candidate.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
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Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2025
Yet, like Roosevelt’s first election in 1932, Trump’s success potentially signals the overturning of decades of political orthodoxies and the beginning of a new era.
—Justin Peck / Made By History, TIME, 14 Mar. 2025
Defying professional orthodoxies about keeping widescreen framings wide and widescreen editing simple, Ray relies copiously on closeups, quick montages, and distorting and disorienting diagonal angles.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
Indeed, in recent months, Newsom has positioned himself closer to the center on a range of issues, breaking from Democratic orthodoxy in order to distinguish himself as a more viable presidential candidate.
—Douglas Schoen, Orange County Register, 13 Mar. 2025
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 13 Apr. 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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