1
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

2
as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of credo Seldom has an artist followed his own credo so faithfully. Alex Ross, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 His Make America Great Again credo is centered on the notion that, as the world’s largest economy, the United States has the power to impose its will. Peter S. Goodman, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025 This year Vogue was invited to sit in during the 10 minute presentations that the eight finalists are afforded to show their designs and share their creative credos. Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 This would be consistent with the credo of Nike’s founder, Philip Knight, who established the company in Eugene, Oregon, in 1971. Greg Petro, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for credo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credo
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • Is that still the team’s philosophy after making the playoffs last fall?
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • 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
  • Leto was photographed with his cult dressed in all white.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Noun
  • But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
  • Veneration has almost developed into an unhealthy burden as much as an inspiring creed.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on credo

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!