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
Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.
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Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Frey, a progressive Democrat, and Fateh, a socialist who has been compared to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, not only differ in their political ideologies but also in their approaches to housing and other issues.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Cinema can promote dialogue among people from different backgrounds, ideologies, or cultures.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The students, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described feelings of unbelonging and experiences that undermined the idea that the school community is tolerant of all political ideologies.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In America’s political duopoly, smaller parties often represent distinct voices and ideologies that neverthless have little chance in most contests above the local level.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Eight candidates with differing ideologies, ranging from conservative to liberal, are vying for four open positions on the seven-member board of the Gardner Edgerton United School District 231 in southern Johnson County.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The difference with Minor Black Figures is Wyeth’s active role in reproducing the ideologies that hold him hostage.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Frey, a progressive Democrat, and Fateh, a socialist who has been compared to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, not only differ in their political ideologies but also in their approaches to housing and other issues.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
Cinema can promote dialogue among people from different backgrounds, ideologies, or cultures.
—Gavin J Blair, HollywoodReporter, 30 Oct. 2025
The students, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, described feelings of unbelonging and experiences that undermined the idea that the school community is tolerant of all political ideologies.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In America’s political duopoly, smaller parties often represent distinct voices and ideologies that neverthless have little chance in most contests above the local level.
—Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Eight candidates with differing ideologies, ranging from conservative to liberal, are vying for four open positions on the seven-member board of the Gardner Edgerton United School District 231 in southern Johnson County.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
The difference with Minor Black Figures is Wyeth’s active role in reproducing the ideologies that hold him hostage.
—Tembe Denton-Hurst, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2025
Corrupted ideologies like transgenderism and Antifa are a cancer on our culture and have unleashed their deranged and drugged-up foot soldiers on the American people.
—James Bickerton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologies
Noun
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Fed chair’s grounding in history liberated him from rigid doctrines and encouraged innovative policymaking.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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Courts, for their part, developed legal doctrines that require them to presume the President’s good faith in deferring to him.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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