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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 credo of the ancient Egyptians involved a variety of polytheism
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Recent Examples of credo
That credo reasserts itself as Polly begins to be haunted by visions of her loved ones.
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But in a federal courtroom in Seattle, Washington, this week, Amazon’s famed top corporate credo is going on trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Throughout life, his scientific credo was ambitious.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
But she's had a couple of experiences that severely tested that credo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 11 Oct. 2025
But in a federal courtroom in Seattle, Washington, this week, Amazon’s famed top corporate credo is going on trial.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
Throughout life, his scientific credo was ambitious.
—Big Think, 9 Sep. 2025
But she's had a couple of experiences that severely tested that credo.
—Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credo
Noun
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As with philosophy, the study of religion underscores how humankind has long speculated about its origins.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Christianity is the world's largest religion.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The frontier myth—and its core belief that the West belonged only to white Americans—had become a national ideology by the 1880s and ’90s, ushering in an age of oppression and migration restriction.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Push this ideology a step further and the entire economy implodes.—
Andrew Behar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Topo Chico, the cult-favorite sparkling mineral water owned by Coca-Cola, has been largely unavailable nationwide since February as the company upgrades facilities at its source in Mexico, with supply not expected to return until late 2026.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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The difference between the FLDS and most other cults is that people are born into it.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Goodwin, a tattooed fifty-four-year-old with a doctorate in business philosophy, was minding a roomful of young children when the wind and rain grew more intense.—
Eric Klinenberg,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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In fact, discussions about philosophy, politics and religion might be profound or thought-provoking to you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Declaration of Independence is often called America’s creed.—
James O. Cunningham,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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The ad turns everyday moments into a triumphant celebration of America — people of all creeds, races, and backgrounds learning in classrooms, working on job sites, and celebrating family gatherings.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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