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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 soft power – once built on revolutionary legitimacy, Shiite ideological influence and anti-Western propaganda – has eroded dramatically.
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Friday sided with the Trump administration's request to limit universal injunctions issued by federal courts.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 June 2025
Political observers in Israel across the ideological spectrum talked about when, not if, Netanyahu would finally fall from power and be replaced by, among others, General Benny Gantz, the former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, or the ex-finance minister Avigdor Lieberman.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Still, whatever his ideological misgivings or sense of being personally affronted, the mayor would be wise to listen to the City Council and add this ordinance to the police’s toolbox for keeping everyone safe.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Shukriya Bradost, The Conversation, 28 June 2025
The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines on Friday sided with the Trump administration's request to limit universal injunctions issued by federal courts.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 27 June 2025
Political observers in Israel across the ideological spectrum talked about when, not if, Netanyahu would finally fall from power and be replaced by, among others, General Benny Gantz, the former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett, or the ex-finance minister Avigdor Lieberman.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 June 2025
Still, whatever his ideological misgivings or sense of being personally affronted, the mayor would be wise to listen to the City Council and add this ordinance to the police’s toolbox for keeping everyone safe.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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Jefferson rooted the Declaration in natural philosophy, or the philosophical study of nature and the physical universe without consideration of supernatural causes.—
Time,
Time,
1 July 2025
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Barry Lam teaches in the philosophy department at the University of California, Riverside, and hosts a popular podcast, Hi-Phi Nation, which applies philosophical modes of inquiry to everyday topics.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Final Approach The consequences are no longer theoretical.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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For the first time in decades, the question of succession is no longer theoretical.—
Pegah Banihashemi,
Twin Cities,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The show premiered Saturday, April 12, and follows three successful Black men on a quest for love—each with a very opinionated mother (or mother figure) tagging along for the entire ride.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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For being such an opinionated, sure person, this is an element in my life that I’ve never been superattached to a yes or no answer.—
Lulu Garcia-Navarro,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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