IDEOLOGICAL Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

ideological

adjective

variants 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 The websites’ secrecy or ideological bias do not necessarily invalidate their findings. —

Anatoly Kurmanaev, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 The card Lighthizer had to play was ideological affinity. —

Benjamin Wallace-Wells, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2025 The 2024 elections sent a clear message: Voters are tired of ideological extremes and want practical solutions to everyday challenges. —

Juan Rangel, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025 Recall past photos of presidents from both parties and all ideological stripes attending the dedication of their colleagues' presidential libraries. —

Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for ideological

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When asked about their divergent paths over the past few years, Swiatek was philosophical.

— Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
These aren’t just logistical or philosophical questions—they’re deeply personal.

— Michel Koopman, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025