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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
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Robinson is warmly theological where Ishiguro is bleakly philosophical, lyrically expansive where Ishiguro is almost blandly lucid.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Because there isn’t a prospect separating from the pack, who wins the lottery will, in part, dictate which player goes first, depending on organizational need and philosophical preference.—
Corey Pronman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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With all of the film’s complicated theoretical physics and flowery musings about the power of love and time, going melodramatic could push the film into eyeroll territory.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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The emergence of synthetic performers such as Tilly Norwood reflects how quickly those questions have moved from theoretical to practical.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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In the 21st century, venues for opinionated public affairs content have proliferated in all forms of media, even those traditionally reserved for objective news.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Avoid opinionated arguments with family members today.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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