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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
For its 38,000 citizens, and the many visitors that travel to the second smallest country in the world, Mammon may appear to be the ruling creed.
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Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
The basis of the American creed is that all of us are created equal, not that we are created alike.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Those who sacrifice themselves rather than enriching themselves are seen by Trump as His creed is greed.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Last week, the ownership group faced its first public challenge to this creed when outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested and accused of punching a police officer in the departure lane at Denver International Airport.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
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Rob Crossan, JSTOR Daily, 21 Mar. 2025
The basis of the American creed is that all of us are created equal, not that we are created alike.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2025
Those who sacrifice themselves rather than enriching themselves are seen by Trump as His creed is greed.
—Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Last week, the ownership group faced its first public challenge to this creed when outside linebackers coach Michael Wilhoite was arrested and accused of punching a police officer in the departure lane at Denver International Airport.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creed
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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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The Australian filmmaker looked to his own childhood, raised by monks, to find the spiritual fairy tale that now manifests via the film’s eponymous Aboriginal child in a sweeping and poetic portrait of stifled faith and the threat of monopoly on religion.—
Ella Kemp,
IndieWire,
23 May 2025
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They’re thought to be a divination guide that offers rare insights into ancient Chinese philosophy and religion.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
23 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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Highly thought-of items tend to include cult collections from iconic designers, at top luxury brands - Hedi Slimane, Marc Jacobs, Martin Margiela, or Jil Sander, with prices that can be close to original prices or slightly higher.—
Benjamin Voyer,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Simone is the dutiful personal assistant for an ultra-wealthy socialite named Michaela (Julianne Moore), whom Devon thinks might also be a murderous cult leader.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 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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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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