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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
And the credo has more recently been looked at with skepticism as J&J faced high-profile lawsuits over products such as baby powder and opioid medication.
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Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Their credo is fear — fear of the future, fear of the stranger, fear of change.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The film is clearly awed by Ann Lee’s vision, but — in a way almost completely unique to a modern rendering of a religious figure — refuses to pass any moral judgment whatsoever about her credo.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
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Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
Their credo is fear — fear of the future, fear of the stranger, fear of change.
—Sacramento Bee Staff, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
The film is clearly awed by Ann Lee’s vision, but — in a way almost completely unique to a modern rendering of a religious figure — refuses to pass any moral judgment whatsoever about her credo.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credo
Noun
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Previously, there were more than 200 religions officially recognized.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The Christian religion was only tolerated in the communist dictatorship, and other religious sects were forbidden.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
11 June 2026
Noun
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As analyzed in work on conservative ideology, many on the right view scientific agencies as closely intertwined with expansions of environmental, health, and social regulation, and therefore treat challenges to those agencies as part of a broader effort to restrain government.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Hating on conservatives is fine, but saying something unkind about progressive ideology, individuals or groups is another matter altogether.—
Chris Roemer,
Baltimore Sun,
10 June 2026
Noun
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However, according to the church’s website, some other Christian denominations, including evangelical groups, do not see the LDS Church as Christian and have described it as a cult.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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By the time Wachowski returned to the stage alongside Tilly, Gershon, Pantoliano, and Meloni, the room was practically vibrating with the adrenaline only a cult classic can inspire when its rabid fans finally find one another in the wild.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Noun
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As with the therapies, SHA’s nutrition philosophy draws from both Western and Chinese medicine.—
Rachel Ingram,
Robb Report,
7 June 2026
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That distinction speaks directly to the philosophy behind Khare’s show.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
Noun
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In some ways, the histories of this school call back to those written in the 19th century, casting the country’s origin as providential—not quite an immaculate conception, but not far off—and emphasizing the morality and timelessness of America’s founding creed.—
Yoni Appelbaum,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
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Those are job creators by the hundreds, and those jobs will go to workers of all creeds.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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