fanaticisms

noun

plural of fanaticism
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. dogmas
  3. doctrines
Noun
  • These more general philosophies may be reflected in the parties’ use of generative AI for political advertising, something about which voters are worried.
    — Michael Franz, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026
  • The heuristic has more or less remained despite the evolution in draft philosophies and roster construction, as well as with changes to rookie wage scales.
    — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 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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“Fanaticisms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fanaticisms. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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