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 Black gospel found me, and hasn’t left me since. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Feb. 2026 Among Rush’s upcoming engagements is with the Buffalo Symphony Orchestra in October, conducting a tribute to the late gospel music innovator Richard Smallwood. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 18 Feb. 2026 In her mid-20s, Mikel landed the plum role of gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in a play by Tucker, but she got fired after missing rehearsals. Sarah Hepola, Dallas Morning News, 18 Feb. 2026 Jackson had received his first Grammy nod in 1980 for best soul gospel performance, contemporary for Push for Excellence (Myrrh Records), on which he was joined by such gospel stars as Walter Hawkins & Family, Edwin Hawkins, Jessy Dixon and Andrae Crouch. Paul Grein, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gospel
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Noun
  • As to why Europe appears to be a particular target for the American administration, Vimont also blames the ideology of the current American administration.
    Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Today’s onslaught of racist ideology isn’t just confined to rhetoric.
    Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • This philosophy has become more meaningful to me over time.
    Charlotte Cho, Allure, 1 Mar. 2026
  • The Surtain pick was made with the philosophy that there would be no shortcuts, after Paton assumed the helm of a franchise that had gone 32-48 in its five seasons since winning Super Bowl 50.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Defending against such weapons requires an even bigger number of interceptors — typical military doctrine calls for firing two or three at each incoming target to maximize the chances of hitting it.
    Gerry Doyle, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
  • The doctrine required broadcasters to present contrasting viewpoints on controversial public issues.
    Jay Caruso, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026

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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.

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