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also ideologic
as in philosophical
of, relating to, or adhering to the characteristic set of ideas and beliefs of a group or a political party
As a politician, she was not very ideological, preferring to consider all points of view rather than stick to the party line. Despite their ideological differences, the two groups formed a coalition.
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Recent Examples of ideological
Critics argue that the administration’s actions reflect a broader ideological campaign to undermine academic autonomy, citing parallels to efforts to restrict diversity initiatives and redefine human rights protections in ways that marginalize social and economic equity programs[7][6].
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
One of his biggest ideological pet peeves, the repeal of Section 230, can only be changed by an act of Congress.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
At a time when libraries around the world face ideological battles and funding shortages, this film is a reminder that knowledge must be defended!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The most urgent divide within the Democratic Party is less ideological than tactical: if the Dems stand and fight on every front or pick their battles.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2025
One of his biggest ideological pet peeves, the repeal of Section 230, can only be changed by an act of Congress.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
At a time when libraries around the world face ideological battles and funding shortages, this film is a reminder that knowledge must be defended!
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2025
The most urgent divide within the Democratic Party is less ideological than tactical: if the Dems stand and fight on every front or pick their battles.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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From a tense two-hander and a teen heist movie to a NSFW alien tale and a philosophical road trip from Hell, these titles played well on the big screen and deserve releases to serve the masses.—
William Earl,
Variety,
9 Apr. 2025
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The problem of mind-body dualism This all stems from a key problem of dualism, which is the philosophical idea that the mind and body are different things.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Legacy power grids, water systems and emergency response networks are no longer theoretical.—
Marty Sprinzen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The Dutch theoretical physicist, now a professor emeritus at Utrecht University in the Netherlands, has spent much of the past half-century reshaping our understanding of the fundamental forces that knit together reality.—
Lee Billings,
Scientific American,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Media Bias/Fact Check also says that the blending of news with opinionated commentary on Fox News may blur the lines between factual reporting and partisan viewpoints.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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