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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
This approach requires large upfront investments that lack across-the-board support, either because of budgeting realities or ideological bents.
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Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
No matter the outlet, Kirk delighted in expressing his aggressive ideological positions and promoting misinformation.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court's struck down Louisiana's congressional map that included two majority-Black districts in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, with the court's conservative members in the majority and the liberal minority dissenting.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Conservatives appear to be correct to attribute an ideological motive to the recent shooting attempt.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
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Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
No matter the outlet, Kirk delighted in expressing his aggressive ideological positions and promoting misinformation.
—Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2026
The Supreme Court's struck down Louisiana's congressional map that included two majority-Black districts in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, with the court's conservative members in the majority and the liberal minority dissenting.
—Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Conservatives appear to be correct to attribute an ideological motive to the recent shooting attempt.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ideological
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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Perhaps Cora was resistant to certain moves or philosophical changes that Breslow wanted to see implemented.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Over the last year, however, much of that feedback has been met by philosophical soliloquies and redirection.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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 3 May. 2026.
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