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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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as in philosophy
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 Several participants were surprised to encounter imagery or dogma outside their own faith. Michael Pollan, New Yorker, 19 May 2025 Admission became harder, the dogma stricter, the students fewer but more ardent. Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025 The founder of Verdad Advisers argues that the true edge in investing comes from fundamentals over forecasts, humility over hubris, and demonstrated rules over dogma. Robert Daugherty, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 But this support veered toward dogma, and had a pope: Fauci, or St. Anthony Fauci, as votive candles bearing his likeness called him. Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 19 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for dogma
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Noun
  • 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
  • The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.
    Aron Solomon June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Is that still the team’s philosophy after making the playoffs last fall?
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025
  • Wallace is a highly respected young basketball mind in league circles, bringing a new voice and team-building philosophy to the fold.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 24 June 2025
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  • Hamas’s barbaric attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, was the opening deadly salvo to put action into Iran’s ideology.
    Dr. Robert G. Rabil, Sun Sentinel, 23 June 2025
  • Canceling grants based on conflict with the current administration’s ideology is a disturbing case of government censorship.
    Madison Plunkert, Baltimore Sun, 23 June 2025

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“Dogma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogma. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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