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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
This is the opportunity: Those constituencies are still open to be shaped by ideological entrepreneurs, but their very attachment to those shows serve as signals for what different corners of the American electorate are thinking and feeling.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
But lurking beneath the algebra were deep methodological and ideological differences.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
In a 6-3 vote on Wednesday, split along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered that the program to remove the 1,600 residents could continue.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
Paying special attention to the output of three influential Asian American arts collectives, the exhibition focuses on stylistic and ideological continuities and affinities rather than ruptures and disputes.
—Jenny Wu, ARTnews.com, 6 Nov. 2024
But lurking beneath the algebra were deep methodological and ideological differences.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 2 Nov. 2024
In a 6-3 vote on Wednesday, split along ideological lines, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered that the program to remove the 1,600 residents could continue.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for ideological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
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Your Mileage May Vary is an advice column offering you a new framework for thinking through your ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions.Sigal Samuel, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
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The Gemini moon stimulates Mercury and Jupiter, which turns up your philosophical side.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 17 Nov. 2024
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Various theoretical, even divergent, details have been posited regarding the project — a period vampire thriller, a helicopter action thriller — but insiders maintain that nothing has come close to nailing Nolan’s real idea.Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Despite the theoretical complexity of inventory forecasting, practical solutions are achievable.Suvarna Krishnan, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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What will his very opinionated Jewish family have to say?Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Oct. 2024
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Emily and Alfie are once again a thing, though Samuel Arnold, who plays the sassy and opinionated Julien doesn’t think this was the wisest choice.Sophie Hanson, StyleCaster, 15 Aug. 2024
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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