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
The most basic tenets have crumbled in this war. Russia’s military superpower status has weakened, and the Kremlin’s inner circle overcame an uprising.
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Human centricity needs to be a core tenet in product design.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Storing knives properly isn’t just a tenet of good kitchen organization practices—knives that have a proper home will stay sharper longer, extending their lifespan and saving you the hassle of constant sharpening.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2025
Those with dry skin should take extra care in avoiding harsh soap and heeding related tenets of shower hygiene.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
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Nick Paton Walsh, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Human centricity needs to be a core tenet in product design.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Storing knives properly isn’t just a tenet of good kitchen organization practices—knives that have a proper home will stay sharper longer, extending their lifespan and saving you the hassle of constant sharpening.
—Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 3 Mar. 2025
Those with dry skin should take extra care in avoiding harsh soap and heeding related tenets of shower hygiene.
—Matt Fuchs, TIME, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tenet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
Noun
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Djokovic has had no regrets over his decision to skip the COVID shot and stand up for his own principles.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
23 Mar. 2025
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While professional baseball players train for optimal rotational ability to maximize power and prevent injury, the same principles can benefit anyone.—
Dana Santas,
CNN,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Everyone of them except Goldberg broke the rules by discussing secrets on Signal.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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If rules are violated, due process should be followed as called for by federal policy.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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While arXiv submissions aren’t peer-reviewed, they are moderated by experts in each field, who volunteer their time to ensure that submissions meet basic academic standards and follow arXiv’s guidelines: original research only, no falsified data, sufficiently neutral language.—
Sheon Han,
Wired News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Certifications to Consider Green Seal: This indicates the product meets environmental standards.—
Shivani Vyas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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