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as in theology
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist
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Recent Examples of doctrine
The Reagan presidency ushered in the doctrine of supply-side economics, which rests on the premise that tax cuts are key to stimulating economic growth.
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Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
To some of his top allies on Capitol Hill, Trump’s actions are a hallmark of his emerging doctrine.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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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Drew Kurlowski, The Conversation, 25 June 2025
To some of his top allies on Capitol Hill, Trump’s actions are a hallmark of his emerging doctrine.
—Al Weaver, The Hill, 25 June 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctrine
Noun
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The fund will be dedicated to empowering leaders through the college and supporting its programs on theology and social justice.—
Rachel Wegner,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Mojtaba Khamenei currently teaches theology at a religious seminary in Qom and is closely aligned with his father’s hardline views, Reuters reported, citing sources.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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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
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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
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That country has agreed in principle to a 40% tariff on any goods that flow across its borders from China, which has happened with increasing frequency as the United States has ramped up barriers to goods coming from China directly.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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Working to apply this precise principle across his firm’s estate of technologies is Raghu Malpani in his role as chief technology officer at agentic automation company UiPath.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
9 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
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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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Global warming guarantees stronger storms that intensify faster, no matter what Republican dogma says.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 July 2025
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The early praise soon gave way to outrage over the book’s feminist dogma.—
Katharine Q. Seelye,
New York Times,
26 May 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
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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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“Doctrine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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