variants
also idealogies
as in doctrines
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
Generally, Antifa describes those in opposition to fascism and far-right neo-Nazi ideologies, tracing their roots to 20th-century resistance movements in Europe.
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Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
While the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, said that the historical record shows more political violence is committed in the name of right-wing ideologies, Uribe noted that isn't always the case.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There is power in speaking up to reveal these hateful ideologies that have incited deadly violence.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The political ideologies of Kirk’s alleged murderer, Tyler Robinson, have been widely (and wildly) speculated about and reported on, with both sides of the aisle pointing the finger at each other.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This may result in a user population – and data – reflective of a narrower realm of interests and ideologies.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
But tolerance of destructive ideologies has come at a cost.
—Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
According to research by the ADL, the shooter had spent a significant amount of time in online environments that promote violent and extremist ideologies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The ideologies of antifa adherents are based on various left-wing causes, including communism, anarchism and socialism, while many also support environmentalism, the rights of indigenous populations and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Richard Hall, Time, 27 Sep. 2025
While the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank, said that the historical record shows more political violence is committed in the name of right-wing ideologies, Uribe noted that isn't always the case.
—Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 26 Sep. 2025
There is power in speaking up to reveal these hateful ideologies that have incited deadly violence.
—Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
The political ideologies of Kirk’s alleged murderer, Tyler Robinson, have been widely (and wildly) speculated about and reported on, with both sides of the aisle pointing the finger at each other.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
This may result in a user population – and data – reflective of a narrower realm of interests and ideologies.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 22 Sep. 2025
But tolerance of destructive ideologies has come at a cost.
—Carolyn McKinney, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
According to research by the ADL, the shooter had spent a significant amount of time in online environments that promote violent and extremist ideologies.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2025
The ideologies of antifa adherents are based on various left-wing causes, including communism, anarchism and socialism, while many also support environmentalism, the rights of indigenous populations and LGBTQ+ rights.
—Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologies
Noun
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To operate effectively, coalition forces need joint doctrines, training cycles, and logistics systems.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Some of these nations have strategic doctrines that include launching disruptive or even destructive cyberattacks on such non-military targets in the run-up to conflict.—
Jim Richberg,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Designed to blend Eastern philosophies with Western diagnostic tools, PraMa offers a full-body workup that includes everything from Ayurvedic pulse readings and posture tests to high-tech biomarker scans and mineral level checks.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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Existentialism and absurdism are two of the most popular philosophies in the world, particularly on social media.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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High-profile stars and politicians of all creeds have been up in arms and ABC owner Disney has come in for particularly stern criticism over the very live situation.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
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Antisemites denounced Jews both as capitalists and as communists—two creeds international in scope.—
Ian Buruma,
New Yorker,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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