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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Recent Examples of creed
While both works are certainly about Christmas, the songs' lighthearted jazz has permeated pop culture to a point that nearly all of us can enjoy them, regardless of faith or creed.
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Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
And yet through it all, their loyalty to Cora has been their clearest creed.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
For tonight, our yard is open in unity for all people, all races, creeds, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The New York Constitution currently protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed and religion.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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Stephanie Kaloi and James Mercadante, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
And yet through it all, their loyalty to Cora has been their clearest creed.
—Jen McCaffrey, The Athletic, 24 July 2024
For tonight, our yard is open in unity for all people, all races, creeds, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
The New York Constitution currently protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed and religion.
—Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
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President Trump imposed 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada on Saturday, and 10% tariffs on China, making a signature campaign promise and core economic philosophy of his administration reality, with implications for everything from oil to autos to the U.S consumer.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
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More Hunting Opportunity on Federal Land While the full-speed ahead philosophy on resource extraction doesn’t signal a willingness to compromise, another section of President Trump’s mandate actually focuses on resolving a growing gulf between Alaska’s state and federal land managers.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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About the Author Yair Rosenberg Yair Rosenberg is a staff writer at The Atlantic and the author of its newsletter Deep Shtetl, about the intersection of politics, culture, and religion.—
Yair Rosenberg,
The Atlantic,
3 Feb. 2025
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But Michael Moreland, professor of law and religion at Villanova University, said much of the court’s decision will turn on whether charter schools are considered public.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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First, Trump is not anchored in ideology but driven by pragmatism.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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This type of vision and planning creates opportunities for consensus, partnership, and even funding, across sectors and ideologies.—
Dr. Ashwin Vasan,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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Her music—introspective, and unabashed pride in her Black identity—has created a global cult fanbase.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
3 Feb. 2025
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The main family’s name is the name because the book was also inspired by this family, the main family in the cult.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bothwell discussed various legal grounds to attack the project, from a health and safety perspective to home rule doctrine.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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During the rise of the Nazis in the 1930s, several pastors and theologians joined forces to resist the influence of Nazi doctrine over German Protestant churches.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 10 Feb. 2025.
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