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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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Recent Examples of credo
That credo reasserts itself as Polly begins to be haunted by visions of her loved ones.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But in a federal courtroom in Seattle, Washington, this week, Amazon’s famed top corporate credo is going on trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Throughout life, his scientific credo was ambitious.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
But she's had a couple of experiences that severely tested that credo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But in a federal courtroom in Seattle, Washington, this week, Amazon’s famed top corporate credo is going on trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Throughout life, his scientific credo was ambitious.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
But she's had a couple of experiences that severely tested that credo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credo
Noun
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Does placing them in public schools represent an establishment of religion?—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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Bigger Than Belief is a weekly podcast exploring faith, belief, and religion – all through the stories of believers.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Shannon, executive director of programs and initiatives with Life After Hate, a national nonprofit focused on helping people exit violent- and hate-fueled ideologies, said research shows people often join violent extremist groups for the same reasons others join gangs.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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Affordability was dominant among all voters, regardless of political ideology, the poll found.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Others are searching for cult favorite revival bags, statement ready-to-wear in line with the spring collections, or occasion attire for the season’s upcoming events.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
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Buc-ee’s has built a cult following among Texans.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take advantage of this energy by stretching your mind, whether that means practicing a new skill or reaching out to discuss philosophy with peers who have unique perspectives.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Explore philosophies that will give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Hillcrest’s Jamir Ratliff has a personal creed about not letting the weight of expectations bother him.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Cultures and creeds were never the true engines of bloodshed—and aren’t in our day, either.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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