orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē 
plural orthodoxies
Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence
I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
Recent Examples on the Web
The 38-year-old Ohio native drew attacks from the other candidates at Wednesday’s debate centering on his age and political inexperience, as well as foreign policy beliefs that buck traditional GOP orthodoxy about the United States’ role as leader of the free world.
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
This new government orthodoxy, however, flies in the face of the latest science, which is clear that reducing both production and consumption of highly-emitting products like beef is a necessary and unavoidable measure to reduce global warming.
—Jan Dutkiewicz, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2023
Ramaswamy’s age, political inexperience and foreign policy beliefs that buck traditional GOP orthodoxy about the United States’ role as leader of the free world all drew attacks during Wednesday’s debate.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
The anomaly of his success, posthumous and otherwise, goes against the orthodoxy of artists whose formal training is a critical part of their pedigree; and his struggle with mental illness is often obscured by the dollar figures his work now commands.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
For other attendees, freedom is the freedom from orthodoxies of thought.
—Annalisa Quinn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Advertisement The conference itself is a blend of religious and conservative orthodoxy, with speeches from figures such as Pence interspersed with masses in the sunshine and courtyard confessionals.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
Far from being cowed, Klaveness, who played on Norway’s national team before becoming a lawyer and a judge, has continued to speak, and continued to challenge soccer’s orthodoxy that sensitive matters should remain behind closed doors.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 24 July 2023
Chang is no stranger to challenging traditions and orthodoxies.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 3 July 2023
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Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023
This new government orthodoxy, however, flies in the face of the latest science, which is clear that reducing both production and consumption of highly-emitting products like beef is a necessary and unavoidable measure to reduce global warming.
—Jan Dutkiewicz, The New Republic, 5 Sep. 2023
Ramaswamy’s age, political inexperience and foreign policy beliefs that buck traditional GOP orthodoxy about the United States’ role as leader of the free world all drew attacks during Wednesday’s debate.
—Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2023
The anomaly of his success, posthumous and otherwise, goes against the orthodoxy of artists whose formal training is a critical part of their pedigree; and his struggle with mental illness is often obscured by the dollar figures his work now commands.
—Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2023
For other attendees, freedom is the freedom from orthodoxies of thought.
—Annalisa Quinn, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Aug. 2023
Advertisement The conference itself is a blend of religious and conservative orthodoxy, with speeches from figures such as Pence interspersed with masses in the sunshine and courtyard confessionals.
—Faith E. Pinho, Los Angeles Times, 28 July 2023
Far from being cowed, Klaveness, who played on Norway’s national team before becoming a lawyer and a judge, has continued to speak, and continued to challenge soccer’s orthodoxy that sensitive matters should remain behind closed doors.
—Tariq Panja, New York Times, 24 July 2023
Chang is no stranger to challenging traditions and orthodoxies.
—Justin Ray, Robb Report, 3 July 2023
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First Known Use
1630, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Orthodoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 25 Sep. 2023.
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orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē
plural orthodoxies
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
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