as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward
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Recent Examples of gospel
Blending country, gospel and soul influences, the song became an instant success and ultimately helped her land a deal with Columbia Nashville records.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Snoop also recently announced his new gospel album Altar Call, which is set for release on April 27.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Each evening presents a distinctive curatorial lens, intertwining classical music, experimental performance, gospel, zydeco, and future-forward sounds that spotlight the influence of the African diaspora on Houston’s cultural terrain.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Snoop Dogg is releasing a gospel album — and honoring his late mother, Beverly Tate.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 Apr. 2025
Snoop also recently announced his new gospel album Altar Call, which is set for release on April 27.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 17 Apr. 2025
Each evening presents a distinctive curatorial lens, intertwining classical music, experimental performance, gospel, zydeco, and future-forward sounds that spotlight the influence of the African diaspora on Houston’s cultural terrain.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Snoop Dogg is releasing a gospel album — and honoring his late mother, Beverly Tate.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gospel
Noun
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That rapid transformation is embedded in one business philosophy of Hart’s: flexibility.—
Xandra Harbet,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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That same philosophy also guides our thinking beyond individual stocks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Church doctrine calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Church doctrine calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death; the timing of Francis’ funeral has yet to be announced.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ralph Fiennes stars as Cardinal Thomas Lawrence in Conclave, the dean of cardinals who navigates the process, which involves the examination of different ideologies and the eventual selection of a new pope that comes with a major plot twist.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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Their ideology and provocations have long been part of their brand.—
Lee Trink,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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