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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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Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and those seeking to refine their leadership philosophies will find Invaluably Different a poignant guide to cultivating an adaptive, forward-thinking mindset.—
Forbes Press Releases,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Guy Spier manages the $450 million Aquamarine Fund, which is based on Warren Buffett’s value investment philosophies.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
17 Mar. 2025
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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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As the investigation continues, community leaders and activists call for a more nuanced discussion regarding corporate involvement in political ideologies, emphasizing responsible leadership in the business world.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2025
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While Sharaa, formerly known as Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has eschewed his past adherence to jihadi ideologies, skeptics have questioned his new administration's goals as elections were delayed by years and sectarian violence resurfaced.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Credos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credos. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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