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 His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano. New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026 Get To Know Susan Tedeschi Susan Tedeschi grew up on the blues, gospel, and soul music before eventually embarking on a career that brought all those influences together, making her one of the most exciting voices in modern rock and roll. Sid Evans, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026 She's also set to play Sister Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming Amazon MGM biopic about the gospel icon. Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 The day also sees performances from Amaria BB, Samory I and Zion Marley, alongside a gospel showcase led by House Gospel Choir. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 24 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gospel
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Noun
  • Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Authorities allege Soliman spent a year planning the June attack, driven by anti-Israel ideology; his federal attorneys argue the politically motivated assault should not be classified as a hate crime.
    Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
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  • Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
  • The two might have had a short stint together as a player-coach duo, but the interactions Weiss had with Cox helped shape his philosophy as a coach.
    Jesús Cano, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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  • The democratization of drone warfare complicates traditional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, requiring new doctrines, technologies, and legislative frameworks to confront the evolving threat landscape.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
  • Under the doctrine, federal judges should refrain from entertaining constitutional challenges to a state’s action when there are ongoing state proceedings.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 May 2026

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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 11 May. 2026.

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