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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
For years, the presence of Cuban advisers inside military commands served as a powerful deterrent against internal dissent, critics say, ensuring loyalty through surveillance and ideological oversight.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Each candidate framed their campaign around conservative credentials, but differed in emphasis — from legislative accomplishments and law enforcement priorities to litigation experience and ideological positioning.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recently, my organization documented how a particular ideological framework has taken hold in school systems across the country, reframing American history, civic identity, and even daily school culture through a narrow political lens.
—Robert Casper, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
God willing, this legal reckoning will come before Republicans descend into barbarism on the scale of their ideological forebears.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
Each candidate framed their campaign around conservative credentials, but differed in emphasis — from legislative accomplishments and law enforcement priorities to litigation experience and ideological positioning.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Recently, my organization documented how a particular ideological framework has taken hold in school systems across the country, reframing American history, civic identity, and even daily school culture through a narrow political lens.
—Robert Casper, Boston Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
God willing, this legal reckoning will come before Republicans descend into barbarism on the scale of their ideological forebears.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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Readers send Miss Manners not only their table and party questions, but those involving the more complicated aspects of life - romance, work, family relationships, child-rearing, death - as well as philosophical and moral dilemmas.—
Judith Martin,
Dallas Morning News,
28 Feb. 2026
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For Stone Rolla Media, SR2 marks a technical and philosophical milestone and proof that technology and artistry can coexist without compromise.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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For now, that’s all theoretical, as California Democrats scramble to avoid their party from getting boxed out of the November gubernatorial ballot.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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For instance, a theoretical visit by a Taiwanese military official to the Pentagon could interest China, given its longstanding vow to reunite Taiwan with the mainland.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Very strong minded, very opinionated, but a good person.—
Ernesto Lechner,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
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Investors have been unusually opinionated about the outlook for stocks for more than 18 months.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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