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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
One or two***** others withdrew because of apparent ideological differences with the administration that appointed them.
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Today Syria is awash with weapons and armed groups with different geographical and ideological priorities.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
That could create legal and ideological confusion or even conflicts, experts say.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 5 Dec. 2024
Soros, by contrast, tends to suppress ideological dissent.
—Scott Walter, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Today Syria is awash with weapons and armed groups with different geographical and ideological priorities.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 Dec. 2024
That could create legal and ideological confusion or even conflicts, experts say.
—Jeremy Kohler, ProPublica, 5 Dec. 2024
Soros, by contrast, tends to suppress ideological dissent.
—Scott Walter, Baltimore Sun, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
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However, the beings were unable to comprehend human emotions like love, adding a philosophical layer to the narrative.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 Dec. 2024
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This book is written with the premise that climate change should be understood as a consequence of capitalism and white supremacy, which define both the philosophical framework and practical approaches presented in the book.Anna Broughel, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Both have theoretical appeal as a refuge from wider geopolitical and market volatility, though this has not always borne out for crypto prices.Jenni Reid, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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The decision leaves open a theoretical possibility another prosecutor could take over the case, but the path forward remains precarious.Brett Samuels, The Hill, 19 Dec. 2024
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Headed by the opinionated Phil Robertson, founder of the Duck Commander enterprise, the clan includes his wife Kay; his long-bearded brother Si; his equally hirsute sons Willie, Jase, and Jep; and their assorted wives and children.Danny Horn, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Clement shares his rectory with his opinionated and fearless widowed mother and two dachshund dogs.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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