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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the credo of the ancient Egyptians involved a variety of polytheism

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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"

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Recent Examples of credo Seldom has an artist followed his own credo so faithfully. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 His Make America Great Again credo is centered on the notion that, as the world’s largest economy, the United States has the power to impose its will. Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 This year Vogue was invited to sit in during the 10 minute presentations that the eight finalists are afforded to show their designs and share their creative credos. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 This would be consistent with the credo of Nike’s founder, Philip Knight, who established the company in Eugene, Oregon, in 1971. Greg Petro, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for credo
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Noun
  • Kingsley said this is the million dollar question about religion.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
  • The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.
    Time, Time, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 July 2025
  • Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • The Kinks remain one of the most beloved cult bands in the history of rock ‘n’ roll.
    Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 10 July 2025
  • The other two are excellent as well, and Pine Needles hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles and Mid-Pines have always had a cult following and serious players know how good the courses are.
    Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
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  • The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.
    Oliver Eagleton, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
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  • But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 July 2025
  • His reign was not perfect, and his liberal creed antagonized enough conservative Catholics that a counter-movement has emerged in the U.S., complete with its own conferences, private schools and publications.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
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  • The doctrine was upended for a time in the U.S. by the Supreme Court's notorious Dred Scott ruling.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
  • The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.
    Aron Solomon June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025

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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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