as in principle
an idea that is very important to a group
the central tenets of a religion He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.
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Recent Examples of tenet
Rather than embracing Western tenets wholesale, firms have selectively borrowed from abroad while keeping features of their own doctrine in areas ranging from management transparency and director independence to stakeholder diversity and successor selection.
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Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
After living under the fundamentalist rule of the Islamic Republic in Iran for eight years with maximum resistance to its tenets, entering the live music space through a Christian heavy metal band seems absurd.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
Although immortality is a core tenet of vampire lore, it’s not typically explored as most vampire stories involve some mortals crossing paths with a bloodsucker and some moment in time.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Make accessibility a core tenet of your design philosophy, ensuring all users have an equally engaging experience.
—Goran Paun, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Michael Useem, Fortune Asia, 24 Oct. 2024
After living under the fundamentalist rule of the Islamic Republic in Iran for eight years with maximum resistance to its tenets, entering the live music space through a Christian heavy metal band seems absurd.
—Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 21 Oct. 2024
Although immortality is a core tenet of vampire lore, it’s not typically explored as most vampire stories involve some mortals crossing paths with a bloodsucker and some moment in time.
—James Grebey, TIME, 18 Oct. 2024
Make accessibility a core tenet of your design philosophy, ensuring all users have an equally engaging experience.
—Goran Paun, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
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But Trump has signaled a willingness this year to abandon the long-running principle of maintaining the Fed as an independent body.Rob Wile, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The Saudi government convened some 40 countries (not including Russia) in Jeddah in August 2023 to discuss principles for ending the war.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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The incident spurred the Republican lawmaker’s effort to pass a bill this spring in the Kentucky legislature that sets rules for self-driving vehicles, including the largest commercial trucks after July 2026.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Lots of electioneering, but candidates largely followed the rules Campaigns and political advocates were out and about at the polls on Tuesday.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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This year, a majority of commission members found all 69 judges eligible for retention on the Nov. 5 ballot statewide met the performance standards for being on the bench.Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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