credo

noun

ˈkrē-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce credo (audio)
Definition of credonext
1
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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2
as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"

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Recent Examples of credo Early Christian statements of faith began with the word credo, and the term eventually came to mean any formal statement of beliefs or guiding principles. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 The credo now might be wait and see; the Jazz have a lot of young talent and now will get even deeper on that front. — Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026 This was the credo of a tactician, a weigher of costs and benefits, who had no patience for child’s play. — New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 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. — Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for credo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credo
  1. religion
  2. ideology
  3. cult
  4. philosophy
  5. creed
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  • As a nation, the United States is moving toward knocking down longstanding walls separating religion and government, often ruling in favor of expanding the rights of religious groups.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Perspectives on secular politics were assessed through queries about separating religion from politics; Western-style governance; Islamic government; and sharia law.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
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  • The rise of liberal nationalist movements in Egypt, Syria, and Iran in the early twentieth century, for example, was preceded by the emergence of liberal and nationalist ideologies decades earlier.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s driven not by ideology, but by Gen Z, a generation that didn’t experience Soviet realities, yet grew up surrounded by its visual aesthetic.
    — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ideology
Noun
  • The release arrives in the 25th anniversary year of Shaolin Soccer, which became Hong Kong’s highest-grossing local film upon its 2001 release before developing a global cult following.
    — Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Big Tech platforms in 2022 were all massively profitable but maturing, run by CEOs imbued with the cult of the founder.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of cult
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  • Through this collaboration, Walsh will translate that philosophy into the development of a complete seasonal story for Rebecca Taylor.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Read on for the products, routines, style staples, and parenting philosophies getting her through this season of motherhood.
    — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of philosophy
Noun
  • The seven-word message became the Washington Commanders’ game-day creed in 2024 and has hung around ever since — literally.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Few eras of Greek history compare to the ancient times that the country has become so synonymous with—the cinematic fables of Odysseus, comic-book lore of Leonidas, and philosophic creeds of Socrates are ever-present in pop culture.
    — Shannon McMahon, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
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“Credo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credo. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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