variants
also idealogies
as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation
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Recent Examples of ideologies
In interviews with more than a dozen Jewish voters across the country, spanning a range of political ideologies, ages, and backgrounds, many described feeling increasingly disconnected from both parties.
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Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Shannon, executive director of programs and initiatives with Life After Hate, a national nonprofit focused on helping people exit violent- and hate-fueled ideologies, said research shows people often join violent extremist groups for the same reasons others join gangs.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Simply put, the Cold War was a struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union over competing ideologies.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The student had an extensive social media presence that showed an idealization of other school shooters and an affinity for antisemitic and Nazi ideologies.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The flow of ideas and ideologies came even faster in response to the shocks and traumas of the West’s violent domination of Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
—Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
In reality, these online communities often promote harmful attitudes and ideologies, which position feminism—that is, the pursuit of gender equality—as a direct threat to men’s sociopolitical status and well-being.
—Lucy Morgan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.
—Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The researchers clarify that these agents are not truly conscious and do not possess genuine political ideologies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 22 Mar. 2026
Shannon, executive director of programs and initiatives with Life After Hate, a national nonprofit focused on helping people exit violent- and hate-fueled ideologies, said research shows people often join violent extremist groups for the same reasons others join gangs.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 19 Mar. 2026
Simply put, the Cold War was a struggle between the United States and the Soviet Union over competing ideologies.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
The student had an extensive social media presence that showed an idealization of other school shooters and an affinity for antisemitic and Nazi ideologies.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 16 Mar. 2026
The flow of ideas and ideologies came even faster in response to the shocks and traumas of the West’s violent domination of Asia in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
—Pankaj Mishra, The New York Review of Books, 13 Mar. 2026
In reality, these online communities often promote harmful attitudes and ideologies, which position feminism—that is, the pursuit of gender equality—as a direct threat to men’s sociopolitical status and well-being.
—Lucy Morgan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026
That’s because local media campaigns that reflect different political ideologies and community priorities may have a better chance of influencing the public.
—Angela Hart, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The researchers clarify that these agents are not truly conscious and do not possess genuine political ideologies.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologies
Noun
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Explore philosophies that will give you better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Mar. 2026
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Your 9th House of Learning awakens as an instinctive New Moon invites you to explore a class, your own philosophies, or (more casually) a potential vacation destination.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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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
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Prevailing economic doctrines proved flawed.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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