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a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
the Catholic dogma of the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary
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Recent Examples of dogma
Several participants were surprised to encounter imagery or dogma outside their own faith.
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Admission became harder, the dogma stricter, the students fewer but more ardent.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The founder of Verdad Advisers argues that the true edge in investing comes from fundamentals over forecasts, humility over hubris, and demonstrated rules over dogma.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But this support veered toward dogma, and had a pope: Fauci, or St. Anthony Fauci, as votive candles bearing his likeness called him.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
Admission became harder, the dogma stricter, the students fewer but more ardent.
—Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
The founder of Verdad Advisers argues that the true edge in investing comes from fundamentals over forecasts, humility over hubris, and demonstrated rules over dogma.
—Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
But this support veered toward dogma, and had a pope: Fauci, or St. Anthony Fauci, as votive candles bearing his likeness called him.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dogma
Noun
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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
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The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
Noun
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Is that still the team’s philosophy after making the playoffs last fall?—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
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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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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“Dogma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogma. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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