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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
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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 Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Recent Examples of creed
Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Both suspects were charged with first-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race, second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Now much of the party are true believers in the MAGA creed and most of the rest have accepted that going along with the program is a career requirement.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Both suspects were charged with first-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race, second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
Now much of the party are true believers in the MAGA creed and most of the rest have accepted that going along with the program is a career requirement.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creed
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Buckley would never finish his magnum opus of political philosophy, to be titled The Revolt Against the Masses, a reference to the Spanish philosopher José Ortega y Gasset’s classic Revolt of the Masses.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
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Wallace is a highly respected young basketball mind in league circles, bringing a new voice and team-building philosophy to the fold.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
24 June 2025
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In a 6-3 decision that divided along ideological lines, the court said a Maryland public school district’s refusal to allow opt-outs burdens parents’ First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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What the state considers politics, society, faith, economics or religion isn’t spelled out in the guidance, which was informed by an Idaho’s attorney general’s office opinion, according to records and emails obtained by Idaho EdNews.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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Hamas’s barbaric attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, was the opening deadly salvo to put action into Iran’s ideology.—
Dr. Robert G. Rabil,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
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Canceling grants based on conflict with the current administration’s ideology is a disturbing case of government censorship.—
Madison Plunkert,
Baltimore Sun,
23 June 2025
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In the years following its initial cancellation, the series gained a cult following, and HBO picked it up for a second season, which premiered in 2014.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Leto was photographed with his cult dressed in all white.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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Clarkson said the institute also promoted religious doctrines that were considered unusual at the time of its founding, in 1970.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
21 June 2025
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The substantive parts of the state's Anti-SLAPP laws would survive and be utilized under the Erie doctrine.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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