variants also idealogy
as in doctrine
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

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Recent Examples of ideology But what many may not fully grasp is that these groups' ideologies aren't limited to the Middle East. Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 However, the newer study did not confirm any consistent association between liberal ideology and the anterior cingulate cortex size. Paul Hsieh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Wanda’s changeable character speaks to the mutable fire sign, who constantly switches up their ideology to match the times — no matter what others think or say. Lisa Stardust, People.com, 26 Oct. 2024 At a time of populist fervor (and concern that these institutions have abandoned rigorous inquiry for activist ideology), this Ivy League overrepresentation has been a sore spot. Frederick Hess, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ideology 
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Noun
  • By contrast, animation foregrounds the pictorial, which is its own aesthetic doctrine.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Under the Arizona Constitution's separation of powers doctrine, those types of legal challenges could be filed only after voters approved the initiative.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The New York Constitution currently protects against unequal treatment based on race, color, creed and religion.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 10 Oct. 2024
  • On the debate stage, Vance tried to thread the needle of attracting moderates while staying true to the America First creed.
    Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 2 Oct. 2024

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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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