as in philosophy
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 His imprint on soul, gospel, R&B and hip-hop is undeniable. Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 June 2025 Friday, June 20 Land Park The 22nd Annual Juneteenth Festival opens with Gospel Under the Stars from 6 to 9 p.m. at William Land Park, 3800 W. Land Park Dr. Performers include gospel choirs from the Bay Area and Sacramento. Marcus D. Smith, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025 The ideas found in the doctrine gave rise to what is known today as the ‘prosperity gospel.’ 5. Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025 After days of everyone focusing on country music, this show would feature gospel music. Pam Windsor, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gospel
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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
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
  • The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.
    Oliver Eagleton, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025

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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

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