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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
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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 Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Recent Examples of creed
Such an unflappable creed is not synthesised with time or practice.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Political and cultural affiliation have declined, and the internet has enabled a new kind of community building and identity signaling, one that is anchored to consumption rather than creed.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Finally, there could be no better way to carry on the American creed than to pass it along to the next generation.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
And where people of different nations, religions and creeds are building cities together, not bombing each other out of existence.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Political and cultural affiliation have declined, and the internet has enabled a new kind of community building and identity signaling, one that is anchored to consumption rather than creed.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Finally, there could be no better way to carry on the American creed than to pass it along to the next generation.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
And where people of different nations, religions and creeds are building cities together, not bombing each other out of existence.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creed
Noun
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Read about other clubs below: Few managers or head coaches in the game have a tactical philosophy as clear and consistent as Ruben Amorim’s.—
Conor O'Neill,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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The Dean Collection’s philosophy of circulation—allowing artworks to inhabit diverse spaces and reach varied audiences—finds expression in the intimate setting of the Paradis Suite, where guests encounter these works in moments of personal retreat and reflection.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
11 Aug. 2025
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The separation of church and state, which is created by the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment, is supported by decades of court precedent that requires that governmental action have secular purpose and not favor one religion over another.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2025
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Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly to condemn acts of violence targeting individuals on the basis of or in the name of religion or belief.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Increasingly, young people in the United States and abroad are being recruited by extremist groups that conflate white supremacist ideology and violent action in order to hasten the collapse of society.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The classic volume knob and the modern ideologies of changing it irks me as there is no benefit to changing what works perfectly for all consumers.—
Marc D Grasso,
Hartford Courant,
2 Aug. 2025
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Premiering in 1984 after a two-year delay during which the filmmakers bought back the rights from Corman, Android became a festival success and cult favorite.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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In the decades since, however, it has been acclaimed as one of Oshii’s best works and has developed a cult following.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
14 Aug. 2025
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This change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, which for 50 years had often bound federal courts to defer to the executive branch for interpretation of U.S. law.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The ruling is part of a broader conservative legal agenda that’s been years in the making—one that took a major leap forward when the court overturned the Chevron doctrine last year.—
Monifa Bandele,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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