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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
Its commentary on political extremism, religious tribalism and the erosion of nuance is uniquely relevant, with episodes that spark conversation across ideological lines without resorting to provocation for provocation’s sake.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
But the better course might be to allow the state to go back to a single, simple plate design — one that avoids the fiscal entanglements and ideological biases of the current program.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment marked the ideological course the Caribbean nation would take and its opposition to Washington’s continental hegemony.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment marked the ideological course the Caribbean nation would take and its opposition to Washington's continental hegemony.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026
But the better course might be to allow the state to go back to a single, simple plate design — one that avoids the fiscal entanglements and ideological biases of the current program.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment marked the ideological course the Caribbean nation would take and its opposition to Washington’s continental hegemony.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
That moment marked the ideological course the Caribbean nation would take and its opposition to Washington's continental hegemony.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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If significantly Greek, then the question becomes how philosophical—and, more specifically, how Platonic—the religion is at its core, with doctrines that can seem mystical and otherworldly.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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But UChicago notes that the disciplines are, in fact, intertwined — and not just in an abstract philosophical sense.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Moreover, according to the researchers, their technique works even when there is no perfect theoretical model of the material, and the sample is not pure (which is often the case in real-world materials).—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
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This week, that scenario started to feel less theoretical.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, everyone is highly opinionated today, including you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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Roher, who won an Oscar for best documentary feature for 2022’s Navalny, is opinionated—not just about the festival moving from Park City to Boulder, but on a whole host of topics.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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