as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward
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Recent Examples of gospel
Heartland rock, grunge, soul, punk, and gospel could address failings in prevailing social mores alongside matters of the mind and heart.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The season 4 American Idol star is the only finalist from the show to have won or even been nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy, and has since become one of country music's biggest superstars — though she's also tried her hand at Christmas music and gospel, too.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
His parents are Melvin Crispell Jr., a celebrated musician and composer who also performed with other gospel singers, and Tunesha Crispell, a gifted gospel vocalist in her own right.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
There is no precedent for plena (which is a very traditional genre — think the cultural equivalent of bluegrass or gospel, given the use of vocals) rising on the charts like this in recent memory.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The season 4 American Idol star is the only finalist from the show to have won or even been nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy, and has since become one of country music's biggest superstars — though she's also tried her hand at Christmas music and gospel, too.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
His parents are Melvin Crispell Jr., a celebrated musician and composer who also performed with other gospel singers, and Tunesha Crispell, a gifted gospel vocalist in her own right.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
There is no precedent for plena (which is a very traditional genre — think the cultural equivalent of bluegrass or gospel, given the use of vocals) rising on the charts like this in recent memory.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gospel
Noun
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The brand’s philosophy transcends product creation.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
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The new economic philosophy that dominated during the Biden years emphasized demand over supply.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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What Clarence Thomas Has Said on Obergefell Thomas, the court's most conservative judge, wrote in a dissenting opinion in Obergefell that the majority opinion stretched the doctrine of substantive due process rights found in the Fourteenth Amendment too far.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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Christian doctrine teaches that at the end of time, God will restore each person’s body, reuniting it with their soul.—
Therese Cory,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
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Since his inauguration, President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders that respect biological reality in areas from medicine to sports to intimate spaces, and protect the right to speak about the harms of gender ideology.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Any references to ‘women, female & equality’ removed from any .gov website were removed in the context of transgender/gender ideology.—
Jackson Thompson,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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