Thesaurus results for DOGMA

dogma

noun

ˈdȯg-mə

Definition of dogma

as in doctrine

a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church the Catholic dogma of the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary

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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group the Golden Rule encompasses a dogma that can serve all mankind

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Recent Examples of dogma This was seven years before the dogma was defined by the pope, pointing to the popularity of this devotion even before official recognition. — Bridget Retzloff, The Conversation, 2 June 2026 The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026 Trump has since largely overhauled GOP dogma by pushing for massive hikes in import taxes, having unilaterally imposed them last year by declaring an economic emergency. — ABC News, 13 May 2026 Keith Lockhart’s Pops are pretty accustomed to disrupting dogma (see recent performances with jazz saxophonist Branford Marsalis and Jerry Garcia keyboardist Melvin Seals). — Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dogma

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Even Fitz-Gerald’s locker is a callback to his mom’s doctrines.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
But the doctrine has been employed in very limited circumstances in the past, and the government has never developed rules to ensure that it is not abused.

— Benjamin Leff, The Conversation, 9 July 2026

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While this has always been the case, the AI boom and geopolitical tensions have made balancing these two ideologies an urgent matter, Persson suggested.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026
Supporters of Cooper, who delivers her monologues with upbeat zeal, view her as a thoughtful voice challenging progressive ideology.

— Avery Stone, Time, 14 July 2026

Definition of ideology

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Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.

— Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026
Their philosophy is to create design-forward retreats across the Mediterranean, combining the natural surroundings and heritage of each property with high-end service and amenities.

— Jonathan Samuels, TheWeek, 17 July 2026

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