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as in religions
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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as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"
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Images—the good ones, at least—are always richer than their official meanings, which is why so many religions police or ban them.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025 -
And at Camp David, Carter prayed often and talked openly of faith with Begin and Sadat, unpacking ancient animosities between their religions.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
22 Dec. 2024
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The game's story operates ambitiously in two timelines and features massive killer robots, cults, and mad Sun Kings, all set against the gorgeous background of the American West.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
20 Dec. 2024
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The Satanic panic was a mass moral panic based on the idea that satanic cults were causing widespread abuse throughout the country.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Dec. 2024
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In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.—
Hessie Jones,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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On social media, the man described himself as an ex-Muslim and a vocal critic of Islam, frequently sharing posts supportive of far-right ideologies.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Credos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credos. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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