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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
Those groups form a petri dish, out of which all manner of personal and societal dysfunction becomes almost inevitable, and that includes ideological capture by genuinely psychotic forces.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Certainly, higher education must address the ideological orthodoxy of political correctness which has diverted tolerance for original thought.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Some of them said that economic desperation is what pushed many Alawites to join the military, rather than ideological reasons.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
His argument, later expanded in an iconic 1992 book, was that the ideological battles of the 20th century had concluded with the triumph of liberal democracy (and free-market capitalism).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
Certainly, higher education must address the ideological orthodoxy of political correctness which has diverted tolerance for original thought.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, TIME, 28 Dec. 2024
Some of them said that economic desperation is what pushed many Alawites to join the military, rather than ideological reasons.
—Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
His argument, later expanded in an iconic 1992 book, was that the ideological battles of the 20th century had concluded with the triumph of liberal democracy (and free-market capitalism).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ideological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
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The concept has roots in philosophical discussions about consciousness, first introduced by Alan Turing in his early work on machine intelligence and later explored by thinkers like David Chalmers.Douglas B. Laney, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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The class begins by exploring the American Dream’s historical and philosophical background.Mark Robert Rank, The Conversation, 3 Jan. 2025
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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 8 Jan. 2025.
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