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
That’s what the Black gospel is; that’s what the blues is.
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
The gospel song was a regular in the Destiny's Child repertoire and though the entire group wasn't present, Knowles still got a personal performance before her surgery.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
There was gospel, jazz and the blues, and everybody knew who the late Lightnin’ Hopkins was.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
The gospel song was a regular in the Destiny's Child repertoire and though the entire group wasn't present, Knowles still got a personal performance before her surgery.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Pope Francis preached the same gospel in different language.
—John Hope Bryant, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
There was gospel, jazz and the blues, and everybody knew who the late Lightnin’ Hopkins was.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gospel
Noun
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Educational curricula must integrate philosophy, sociology, environmental studies, and the arts as foundational pillars, encouraging learners across generations and cultures to question, connect, feel, and comprehend the intricate tapestry of human and natural systems.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The author cites numerous fringe philosophies including Abolitionist veganism: The opposition to all animal use by humans.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2025
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Israel’s military doctrine relies on mobilizing large numbers of civilians to fight short wars.—
Gershom Gorenberg,
The Atlantic,
9 May 2025
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If a case involving Mr. Trump's tariffs makes it to the Supreme Court and if the high court declines to apply the major questions doctrine, lawyers say the levies also violate the nondelegation doctrine, a long dormant legal concept rooted in the separation of powers.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
14 May 2025
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Your editorial and the Democrats are completely blind as to the facts by your radical liberal ideology.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Instead, Klepper found college-age kids who are less deeply rooted in conservative ideology than drawn to the excitement surrounding Trump.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
15 May 2025
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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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