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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
At the end of the day, democratic socialism is an ideology that can be applied in infinite ways.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The official added so far, the two men did not appear to be driven by political ideology.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The company produces educational and entertainment videos rooted in conservative ideology.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
The same will be said about Mumme’s offensive ideology — the Air Raid offense — which was born in dusty coaching offices in places like Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Valdosta, Ga.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2025
The official added so far, the two men did not appear to be driven by political ideology.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 4 Nov. 2025
The company produces educational and entertainment videos rooted in conservative ideology.
—Emery Petchauer, The Conversation, 4 Nov. 2025
The same will be said about Mumme’s offensive ideology — the Air Raid offense — which was born in dusty coaching offices in places like Mount Pleasant, Iowa, and Valdosta, Ga.
—Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ideology
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideology
Noun
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After all, her 2019 sophomore book Nothing Fancy, an unfussy food philosophy for newbie and pro hosts alike—more anchovies, lots of tangy citrus, a welcome tangent into a DIY martini bar—became the food bible for millennial dinner-party throwers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Nov. 2025
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Aflalo’s studio fits squarely into this movement, offering a more intimate, refined experience that aligns with her design philosophy.—
Kathy Lee,
Footwear News,
11 Nov. 2025
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The ‘major questions’ doctrine, a principle way to interpret statutes, prevents Congress from hiding major powers in insignificant laws.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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But Sauer argued that the doctrine doesn’t hold with regard to foreign affairs, where the President has some inherent constitutional authority.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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