as in rule
something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions
He refused to participate on principle. It is against her principles to steal.
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Recent Examples of principle
The Accords are a set of statements that set out common principles, guidelines and best practices for exploration of the moon and beyond.
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Getting to maybe the crux of the matter, Austin said,
Ladies and gentlemen, the power of the United States military flows from both our people and our principles.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
And one of the bedrock principles of our democratic system is the nonviolent transfer of power.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Embracing business principles shouldn’t mean losing sight of your academic mission.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Andrew Jones, Space.com, 21 Jan. 2025
Getting to maybe the crux of the matter, Austin said,
Ladies and gentlemen, the power of the United States military flows from both our people and our principles.
—Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 20 Jan. 2025
And one of the bedrock principles of our democratic system is the nonviolent transfer of power.
—Obed Manuel, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Embracing business principles shouldn’t mean losing sight of your academic mission.
—Elise Awwad, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for principle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principle
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But when his administration adopted water rules that weakened environmental protections in the delta, the state and conservation groups successfully challenged the changes in court.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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Our fabulous intuition suggests the man holding the bag, will be CBS’ rules analyst Gene Steratore.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
25 Jan. 2025
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As such, the WHO could respond to Trump and ask what standards would satisfy the president to bring the U.S. back into the fold.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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In the preview, the pair sit on lawn chairs in what looks like the driveway of a suburban home, and discuss the fact that standards prohibit the depiction of alcohol consumption in a TV commercial, which prompts them to start counting down the seconds until the ad will be over.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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After years of lobbying, President Ronald Reagan signed the bill into law on November 2, 1983.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Outgoing President Joe Biden signed a law last April that gave ByteDance 270 days to sell TikTok to an owner from the United States or one of its allies or face a ban.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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Diversity focuses on representation, equity focuses on fairness and impartiality, and inclusion relates to a sense of belonging and value no matter an employee's background.—
Rebecca Schneid,
TIME,
25 Jan. 2025
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Unfortunately, while Ford famously swept the three podium spots, the car on offer failed to finish, though its rarity and contribution to motorsport history add to its blue-chip value.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
25 Jan. 2025
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“Principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principle. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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