fanaticisms

noun

plural of fanaticism
as in philosophies

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  1. philosophies
  2. dogmas
  3. doctrines
Noun
  • While both candidates occupy the left side of the national political spectrum, their records illustrate two distinct governing philosophies that have frequently clashed in San Francisco Democratic politics.
    — Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026
  • These two categories of philosophies tended not to mingle with each other.
    — Theodore McDarrah, Forbes.com, 31 July 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
  • As a kid growing up in a religious household, Jean found the strict doctrines of Christianity unconvincing.
    — Juliet Linderman, Fortune, 16 July 2026
  • Even Fitz-Gerald’s locker is a callback to his mom’s doctrines.
    — Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of doctrines
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