Definition of gospelnext
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 Preston loved music, his grandmother said, particularly gospel and rap. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 7 Mar. 2026 The service included musical performances by Jennifer Hudson and gospel singers Bebe Winans and Pastor Marvin Winans. Elyssa Kaufman, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026 Styles’ current persona is harder to pin down, landing somewhere between free love cult leader (there’s a gospel choir credited on no less than five Kiss All the Time tracks) and a life coach. Walden Green, Pitchfork, 6 Mar. 2026 The musical lineup includes gospel singer BeBe Winans. ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gospel
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Noun
  • The assassination of Khamenei, an octogenarian whose ideology considers martyrdom a religious reward, has galvanized his supporters.
    Rania Abouzeid, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026
  • Here, again, ideology trumps logic and common sense.
    U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • That makes this an excellent time to explore different philosophies around your unique view on life.
    Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Tate’s pitching philosophy is pretty deep.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Two people in the same local assembly may share similar doctrines but be at odds over the efficacy of modern scientific medicine, especially vaccines.
    Cory Anderson, STAT, 6 Mar. 2026
  • To some, Midnight Hammer validated a doctrine of decisive action—limited in duration but maximal in force.
    Eric Cortellessa, Time, 5 Mar. 2026

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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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