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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
The debate will also put on full display the ideological divisions Democrats have struggled with since presidential nominee Kamala Harris and the party saw sweeping losses in 2024.
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
Over the past few years, colleges and universities across the country have invested heavily in programs designed to help students engage across political and ideological differences.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In fact, seemingly the only thing the report did achieve was uniting Democrats across the ideological spectrum in condemnation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Next year’s mayoral election may not be decided by who can best claim an ideological lane.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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ABC News, 28 May 2026
Over the past few years, colleges and universities across the country have invested heavily in programs designed to help students engage across political and ideological differences.
—Rajiv Vinnakota, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
In fact, seemingly the only thing the report did achieve was uniting Democrats across the ideological spectrum in condemnation.
—Douglas Schoen, Oc Register, 28 May 2026
Next year’s mayoral election may not be decided by who can best claim an ideological lane.
—Will Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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The Founders’ commitment to democracy was based on a radical philosophical idea.—
Jeffrey Rosen,
The Atlantic,
6 June 2026
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Dennis’s new poems are still conversational, philosophical, sometimes preachy, and cranky, and there is a fresh kind of transcendence here, one that has almost forgotten about disappointment.—
Craig Morgan Teicher,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Cherowbrier’s comparison between AI and the Internet regarding its impact on racing reflects how rapidly AI has moved from theoretical possibility to practical tool.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The risk is not theoretical The dangers of hot, humid weather are not new to professional soccer players and tournament organizers, though the risks are getting more pronounced as the planet warms.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Anne Ramsay played Jamie’s highly opinionated older sister Lisa, who lived a much more chaotic life.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Mary Holland said the creative process worked because the sisters are all opinionated in different ways.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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