variants
also idealogy
as in philosophy
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 ideology
The ideology of American exceptionalism set in place the myth that the United States was born free and uniquely destined to spread liberty and democracy, acting solely out of virtue.
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Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Defense attorneys have argued that antifa is an ideology and not a formal organization to which the defendants belong.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
The clerical government has prioritized the maintenance and export of its Islamic ideology first and foremost, with economics playing second fiddle.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 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
See All Example Sentences for ideology
Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026
Defense attorneys have argued that antifa is an ideology and not a formal organization to which the defendants belong.
—Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
The clerical government has prioritized the maintenance and export of its Islamic ideology first and foremost, with economics playing second fiddle.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 14 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
See All Example Sentences for ideology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideology
Noun
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But then appeasing tradition and upending it both at once, which certainly is the pragmatic philosophy of Lyric, always is a tricky matter.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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This parenting philosophy is focused on building emotional security and closeness between you and your child, and is rooted in attachment theory, says Ayrapetyan.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
15 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Such a change in military doctrine is not just symbolic, but is also a big deal since Japan’s strictly defensive military thinking since its defeat in World War II.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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After he was elected last May, Leo had continued living in his small flat in the Vatican’s Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio, the headquarters of the Holy See doctrine office that also has a handful of private apartments for Vatican officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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