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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
Coverage emphasized tradition and spectacle rather than ideological symbolism, with performances rooted in classical imagery and national identity.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a case where the political class is simply wrong about where the country stands, clinging to an ideological position that their own constituents have rejected.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Social media, ideological sorting, and the emotional intensity of war encourage absolutism.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
This is a case where the political class is simply wrong about where the country stands, clinging to an ideological position that their own constituents have rejected.
—Julian Baron, Baltimore Sun, 16 Feb. 2026
The ability to engage with diverse perspectives, listen to opposing viewpoints and find common ground will be essential in fostering peace and stability in a world that is increasingly divided along political, cultural and ideological lines.
—David Dumke, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Social media, ideological sorting, and the emotional intensity of war encourage absolutism.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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Interestingly, Gerima also noted that his struggles with the archive were not only philosophical but physical.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
16 Feb. 2026
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Speakers at the event discuss both practical considerations like finances, safety and health care, and more philosophical topics like the value of rest and breaking free of intergenerational trauma.—
Colleen Newvine,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Without proper passivation, the wafer edges act as a drain, negating the theoretical performance benefits these wafers could provide.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Feb. 2026
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What makes this moment distinct is that the debate no longer feels theoretical.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
14 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 21 Feb. 2026.
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