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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
Part of that is the internet's spread away from communal spaces to ever-deeper ideological niches.
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Taken together, the results offer an early snapshot of the political environment heading into the midterm cycle, where incumbents in both parties are navigating ideological pressure from primary voters and broader frustration with Washington.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
The ruling divided the court along ideological lines, and justices disagreed on how to rule and how much to say.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At some point, this is an ideological regime.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
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Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Taken together, the results offer an early snapshot of the political environment heading into the midterm cycle, where incumbents in both parties are navigating ideological pressure from primary voters and broader frustration with Washington.
—Samantha-Jo Roth, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
The ruling divided the court along ideological lines, and justices disagreed on how to rule and how much to say.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
At some point, this is an ideological regime.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 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,
10 Mar. 2026
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This is where brand voice becomes practical, not philosophical.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The same gap exists across Office and Administrative roles—90% theoretical capability, a fraction of that actually in use.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Who could a theoretical player be in a deal?—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Unapologetic, opinionated and unfailingly authentic, the 39-year-old rarely hides his thoughts or feelings inside or outside the ropes.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Many of the questions from the other, more opinionated media outlets were weighty and worthwhile.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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