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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 government’s scientific advisers, too, are now ideological allies rather than independent experts.
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
That the lives of children are not acceptable collateral damage in an ideological campaign.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement This ideological and strategic convergence was strengthened by the emergence of a consensus around Reagan’s deregulatory economic philosophy and faith in free markets in both major American parties in the 1990s.
—Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Similar to China, economic realities forced ideological change.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
That the lives of children are not acceptable collateral damage in an ideological campaign.
—CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Advertisement This ideological and strategic convergence was strengthened by the emergence of a consensus around Reagan’s deregulatory economic philosophy and faith in free markets in both major American parties in the 1990s.
—Time, 3 Sep. 2025
Similar to China, economic realities forced ideological change.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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The talks on the first day of Natcon were a mix of reactions and plans for the immediate future, combined with deeper philosophical musings around conservatism and nationalism.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Sep. 2025
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The book, however, has a philosophical resonance that the film tries very hard to replicate but can’t, culminating in a long discussion with a priest (Swann Arlaud) that makes the ending seem a hell of a long time coming.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This novel scenario, of flash ionization in the early Universe, may turn out to be, like most new theoretical ideas, a red herring that only takes us to a possible world that never was.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
2 Sep. 2025
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The key is making the financial management real rather than theoretical.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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When opinionated classmate Arthur (Will Price) gripes about how inclusivity has bumped men like him out of the competitive academic ranks, Maggie is quick to clap back.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Aug. 2025
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Guenther, a longtime fixture of Milwaukee's bar scene, was known for his gruff, obstinate and opinionated temperament.—
Steven Martinez,
jsonline.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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