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also ideologic
as in philosophical
of, relating to, or adhering to the characteristic set of ideas and beliefs of a group or a political party
As a politician, she was not very ideological, preferring to consider all points of view rather than stick to the party line. Despite their ideological differences, the two groups formed a coalition.
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Recent Examples of ideological
My best guess is that there remains a decline in small-c conservatism relative to conservatism as defined by the shifting ideological musings of the modern Republican Party.
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Though security forces and the military high command have largely remained disciplined following the transition pact that accompanied Maduro’s removal, analysts say frustration among ideological loyalists continues to simmer beneath the surface.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
In both June rulings, the court was split along its 6-3 ideological lines.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Under President John Adams, the Federalists sought to eradicate French ideological influence by raising the bar to citizenship, lowering the bar to deportation, and criminalizing malicious criticism of the federal government.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Abby McCloskey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2026
Though security forces and the military high command have largely remained disciplined following the transition pact that accompanied Maduro’s removal, analysts say frustration among ideological loyalists continues to simmer beneath the surface.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
In both June rulings, the court was split along its 6-3 ideological lines.
—Max Rego, The Hill, 6 May 2026
Under President John Adams, the Federalists sought to eradicate French ideological influence by raising the bar to citizenship, lowering the bar to deportation, and criminalizing malicious criticism of the federal government.
—Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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For something more philosophical, Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, has been operating since 1962 as a holistic retreat and nonprofit educational institute inspired by the human potential movement.—
Lauren Schuster,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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When a hot philosophical surfer (Condessa) takes them on a tour, a wildly funny, sensual, emotional journey unfolds — towards connection, catharsis, and coming back to life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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These proposals rely heavily on theoretical risk models, selective interpretation of data and precautionary assumptions rather than demonstrated real-world patterns of harm sufficient to justify criminalization.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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This entry introduces the concept of media dependency through one of the most influential theories, the media dependency system model, and its relation to other theoretical frameworks such as uses and gratifications theory and the power dependency model.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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There's original fare as well, such as an Italian rom-com and a heartwarming dramedy with Field, Lewis Pullman and an opinionated mollusk.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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Grandma Bobby is well-read and well-traveled, glamorous and opinionated (speaking of usually-right old women), the old-school, no-nonsense daughter of a girl who walked out of a pogrom and emigrated to New York.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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