Thesaurus results for GOSPEL

gospel

noun

ˈgä-spəl

Definition of gospel

as in ideology

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward

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Recent Examples of gospel Christian Name is an album about faith without being a gospel album. — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026 The Richmond native is known, among other things, as an expert in gospel music and director of several gospel choirs. — Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Jubilant Sykes’ death was a shock to the gospel singing community. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026 Nichols’ work ranged from country music to pop and gospel, as well as television. — Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for gospel

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Though there are more Democrats unaffiliated with religion than Republicans, many people of faith do not see progressive ideologies like socialism as contradictory to their beliefs.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
In his sentencing memo, lawyers for the young Haji Zada portrayed him as a mere teenager who was only trying to fulfill the wishes of his older brother-in-law, and not as someone driven by radical ideology.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Definition of ideology

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Chief Strategy Officer Maz Fawaz highlighted the philosophy of prioritizing driver engagement over raw power, akin to a mechanical wristwatch.

— Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Her grandmother's philosophy, passed down through the Dust Bowl and beyond, still guides the family.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 31 July 2026

Definition of philosophy

Noun

In Chinese statecraft, doctrine does not always precede action.

— Natalia Cote-Muñoz, Foreign Affairs, 3 Aug. 2026
Modern powerhouses like Amazon and Apple continue to validate the long-term efficacy of deep customer obsession and continuous innovation, proving this enduring approach far more robust than the fleeting MSV doctrine.

— Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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