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as in theologies
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church
the Catholic Church's doctrine on the Eucharist
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as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
the doctrine of quantum physicists
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Recent Examples of doctrines
Assayas’s aesthetic is too genteel to even imagine the specifics of loathsome doctrines.
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Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The democratization of drone warfare complicates traditional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, requiring new doctrines, technologies, and legislative frameworks to confront the evolving threat landscape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
If America is to preserve its liberty, conservative legal scholars and judges will need to adjust to a new reality and revisit doctrines that no longer serve to protect the constitutional structure.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This theology leaves little room for the restraint that characterized earlier security doctrines.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Two people in the same local assembly may share similar doctrines but be at odds over the efficacy of modern scientific medicine, especially vaccines.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Prevailing economic doctrines proved flawed.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego, said the conference rarely produces sweeping policy doctrines but can build relationships that matter when crises cross state lines.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Those in support of the bill argue that the Bible's teachings informed the nation's core doctrines, and that the Ten Commandments offer needed moral reinforcement for schoolchildren.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 13 May 2026
The democratization of drone warfare complicates traditional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, requiring new doctrines, technologies, and legislative frameworks to confront the evolving threat landscape.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
If America is to preserve its liberty, conservative legal scholars and judges will need to adjust to a new reality and revisit doctrines that no longer serve to protect the constitutional structure.
—Gregg Nunziata, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026
This theology leaves little room for the restraint that characterized earlier security doctrines.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Two people in the same local assembly may share similar doctrines but be at odds over the efficacy of modern scientific medicine, especially vaccines.
—Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
Prevailing economic doctrines proved flawed.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Mar. 2026
Thad Kousser, a political science professor at the University of California, San Diego, said the conference rarely produces sweeping policy doctrines but can build relationships that matter when crises cross state lines.
—Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 19 Feb. 2026
Those in support of the bill argue that the Bible's teachings informed the nation's core doctrines, and that the Ten Commandments offer needed moral reinforcement for schoolchildren.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doctrines
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But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
23 Mar. 2026
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If there’s a genuine, committed, energetic movement to evolve these theologies, there are huge opportunities.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2026
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The mother understood the reality of what could occur and, perhaps, the danger of the ideologies that motivated her son.—
Juliette Kayyem,
The Atlantic,
19 May 2026
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Consequently, one of its main goals is to understand the shaping of public opinion toward nature by investigating symbols and ideologies.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 May 2026
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The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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Jesus, who speaks in parables, not in dicta or dogmas, provides us with a primary instance of the power of the nonliteral tale.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The encyclical rejects two philosophies espoused by some in Silicon Valley—transhumanism and posthumanism—that see technology as a means to augment or perfect people.—
Francis X. Rocca,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Explore philosophies that give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The ad turns everyday moments into a triumphant celebration of America — people of all creeds, races, and backgrounds learning in classrooms, working on job sites, and celebrating family gatherings.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2026
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Cultures and creeds were never the true engines of bloodshed—and aren’t in our day, either.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Their strong Christian beliefs become an issue with some locals and they’re accused of violence towards their children who are removed and placed with foster parents.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
24 May 2026
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Leftist beliefs and the fantasy behind D&D are intrinsically intertwined, said Nicholas Byrnes, a 30-year-old DSA member from Orange County.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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As the daughter of Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman, Hawke has found acting success by bestowing her charms in several high-profile projects such as Stranger Things and Inside Out 2 — or, for advanced studies, recent films in the Quentin Tarantino and Wes Anderson canons.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
18 May 2026
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Legend has it that the residents snuffed out their candles and strategically hung lanterns high in trees around the community so the enemy would think the buildings were on a hill and the canons would miss their targets in the early morning darkness.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Doctrines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doctrines. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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