fanaticisms

noun

plural of fanaticism
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. dogmas
  3. doctrines
Noun
  • The candidates said books and music have informed their political philosophies, broadened their worldviews, and carried them through gnarly moments on and off the campaign trail.
    — Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The film takes care to limn the Basketmaker’s artistic philosophies.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of philosophies
Noun
  • Far more valuable would be a pivot by the regime’s leadership away from some of the dogmas of its past, and toward reform.
    — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 18 June 2026
  • The Dogma manifesto contains 10 new dogmas.
    — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Definition of dogmas
Noun
  • The Arab Gulf states, meanwhile, are reworking their security doctrines.
    — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2026
  • First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.
    — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of doctrines
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