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as in ideologies
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 religions
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 creeds
High-profile stars and politicians of all creeds have been up in arms and ABC owner Disney has come in for particularly stern criticism over the very live situation.
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Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Antisemites denounced Jews both as capitalists and as communists—two creeds international in scope.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Even miscreants like Steve Albini had purist creeds of conduct.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 22 Sep. 2025
Antisemites denounced Jews both as capitalists and as communists—two creeds international in scope.
—Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Even miscreants like Steve Albini had purist creeds of conduct.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for creeds
Noun
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Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Frey, a progressive Democrat, and Fateh, a socialist who has been compared to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, not only differ in their political ideologies but also in their approaches to housing and other issues.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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For four nights, Rio’s top samba schools, of which there are more than 100, perform to themes of their choosing—this past year, many were related to Afro-Brazilian religions.—
Marta Tucci,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Different cultures and religions have various ways of explaining these experiences.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
5 Nov. 2025
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
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Whitewashed cults of martyrdom have sprung up around the January 6th rioters and Charlie Kirk.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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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 Fed chair’s grounding in history liberated him from rigid doctrines and encouraged innovative policymaking.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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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
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“Creeds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creeds. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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