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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
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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 Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Recent Examples of creed
His reign was not perfect, and his liberal creed antagonized enough conservative Catholics that a counter-movement has emerged in the U.S., complete with its own conferences, private schools and publications.
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Both suspects were charged with first-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race, second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
Both suspects were charged with first-degree intimidation based on bigotry or bias, ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race, second-degree assault and second-degree breach of peace.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creed
Noun
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Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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In a 6-3 decision that divided along ideological lines, the court said a Maryland public school district’s refusal to allow opt-outs burdens parents’ First Amendment right to freely exercise their religion.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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What the state considers politics, society, faith, economics or religion isn’t spelled out in the guidance, which was informed by an Idaho’s attorney general’s office opinion, according to records and emails obtained by Idaho EdNews.—
Emma Epperly,
Idaho Statesman,
28 June 2025
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The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
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The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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In the years following its initial cancellation, the series gained a cult following, and HBO picked it up for a second season, which premiered in 2014.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
27 June 2025
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Leto was photographed with his cult dressed in all white.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
26 June 2025
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The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.—
Aron Solomon
June 27,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The doctrine was upended for a time in the U.S. by the Supreme Court's notorious Dred Scott ruling.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
27 June 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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