credos

plural of credo
1
as in religions
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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as in philosophies
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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Noun
  • Both Leader and Walton’s works saw a rise in popularity in the 70s as many women became interested in pagan religions, which often depicted female mythological figures as powerful and complex.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Initially a religious event, Diwali has evolved over the years into a festive occasion, much like Christmas and Hannukkah, with people of all communities and religions joining in to celebrate.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Later in the conversation, Huang explained how critical the onboarding process is at Nvidia, which needs to impart its culture, philosophies, and practices to new hires.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Explore philosophies that give you better insight into the meaning of your life.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Whitewashed cults of martyrdom have sprung up around the January 6th rioters and Charlie Kirk.
    Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Is there a timeline, a regulatory environment, in which the internet does not turn into a highly efficient manufacturer of niche suicide cults?
    Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
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  • The media entertains these questions, in an effort to intellectualize the ideologies underpinning the cult’s bloodlust.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The difference with Minor Black Figures is Wyeth’s active role in reproducing the ideologies that hold him hostage.
    Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Courts, for their part, developed legal doctrines that require them to presume the President’s good faith in deferring to him.
    Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
  • To operate effectively, coalition forces need joint doctrines, training cycles, and logistics systems.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Credos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credos. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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