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a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the credo of the ancient Egyptians involved a variety of polytheism
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Recent Examples of credo
David Livingstone, the famed nineteenth-century British missionary and explorer, summed up the United Kingdom’s imperial credo in three words: Christianity, commerce, and civilization.
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Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
Their concern is that HTS’ bedrock Islamist credo, or simply a rank-and-file urge for revenge against the non-Sunni Muslim, Christian, and Druze communities whom the Assad regime courted, might breach Mr. Jolani’s assurances.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
Brûlé is now disseminating his sophisticated take on the less-is-more credo in residential projects in New York, London, Madrid, Miami, Switzerland, and Canada.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
As Clemens and the artist clung to each other on the Telfar TV stage, surveying the room from the center of it all, the credo of the day came into full focus: energized, jubilant, and bracing for an exciting future.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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Caroline Elkins, Foreign Affairs, 22 Aug. 2023
Their concern is that HTS’ bedrock Islamist credo, or simply a rank-and-file urge for revenge against the non-Sunni Muslim, Christian, and Druze communities whom the Assad regime courted, might breach Mr. Jolani’s assurances.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
Brûlé is now disseminating his sophisticated take on the less-is-more credo in residential projects in New York, London, Madrid, Miami, Switzerland, and Canada.
—The Editors Of Ad, Architectural Digest, 4 Dec. 2024
As Clemens and the artist clung to each other on the Telfar TV stage, surveying the room from the center of it all, the credo of the day came into full focus: energized, jubilant, and bracing for an exciting future.
—Sam Falb, Vogue, 25 Nov. 2024
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There are so many fascinating takes in this film, including their views on religion and SNL (the parodies bothered them because they were never invited on the show).Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 11 Jan. 2025
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The 119th Congress has commenced with a notable shift in religious affiliation among its members, reflecting a broader trend of religion declining across the United States.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 10 Jan. 2025
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Using a top-10 pick on Wright reflects the philosophy of building a team inside-out, but Poles defended some of the personnel moves that don’t, noting that what’s available to a team isn’t always in line with the ideal way to construct a roster.Kevin Fishbain, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Charlie Peters, a student about to embark on a philosophy masters at The University of Edinburgh, took the time to leaf through a 159-page report on child exploitation in Rotherham, a town in the north of England.Jake Kanter, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ironically, Spencer left the band after Kiln House to move to America and join a religious cult, the Children of God.Al Shipley, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Rizzoli The Cartier Tank Watch The Cartier Tank is perhaps one of the most iconic watches ever created and has rightfully earned a cult following.Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 8 Jan. 2025
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In other cases, the ideology is less central than the tactic of violence itself.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Truth must always be excavated from beneath theories and ideologies that close the mind to consideration of an alternative.Letters to the Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2025
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Previously, the constitution prohibited discrimination based on race, creed or religion.Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Paul’s spiritual quest steers him surprisingly close to New Age creeds that the author, as a young man, would have made fun of.Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
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Courts in at least five states – Montana, New York, Washington, Vermont and Oregon – have rejected the open fields doctrine, finding it’s not supported by their state constitutions.Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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OpenAI argued that the fair use doctrine protects them.Brittney Melton, NPR, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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