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also idealogies
as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation
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Recent Examples of ideologies
The researchers clarify that these agents are not truly conscious and do not possess genuine political ideologies.
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Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kurdish opposition parties both in Iran and across the region are fractured, with differing ideologies and competing agendas.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
European auteurs, such as Thomas Ostermeier and Ivo van Hove have had great success burning through the texts to reveal the visceral clashes of characters whose souls are on the line along with their ideologies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump is a politician with few core ideologies, but one consistent belief over the decades has been the power of taxing imports.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Evidence recovered during the investigation included multiple books related to extremist ideologies — spanning right- and left-wing extremism, environmental extremism, white supremacy and anti-government beliefs — as well as explosive materials and components, according to McMahill.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple books were found in Maloney's hotel room related to extremist ideologies, including right- and left-wing extremism, environmental extremism, white supremacy and anti-government ideology.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Emotional societies create competing ideologies and leaders who are incapable of empathy.
—Roger Van Zanen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The rally attracted people across political ideologies and ethnicities, said Gerry James, 36, who traveled to the event from Frankfort, Kentucky.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026
Kurdish opposition parties both in Iran and across the region are fractured, with differing ideologies and competing agendas.
—John Calabrese, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2026
European auteurs, such as Thomas Ostermeier and Ivo van Hove have had great success burning through the texts to reveal the visceral clashes of characters whose souls are on the line along with their ideologies.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2026
Trump is a politician with few core ideologies, but one consistent belief over the decades has been the power of taxing imports.
—Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
Evidence recovered during the investigation included multiple books related to extremist ideologies — spanning right- and left-wing extremism, environmental extremism, white supremacy and anti-government beliefs — as well as explosive materials and components, according to McMahill.
—Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Multiple books were found in Maloney's hotel room related to extremist ideologies, including right- and left-wing extremism, environmental extremism, white supremacy and anti-government ideology.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Emotional societies create competing ideologies and leaders who are incapable of empathy.
—Roger Van Zanen, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The rally attracted people across political ideologies and ethnicities, said Gerry James, 36, who traveled to the event from Frankfort, Kentucky.
—Claretta Bellamy, NBC news, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologies
Noun
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Their opposing philosophies on farming spark a long-running feud, with the film following the two Dereks’ turbulent, often funny relationship as tempers fray, wild animals escape and the land is transformed.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2026
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At the time, there were multiple overlapping events and philosophies that contributed to the emergence of Brutalist structures.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Two people in the same local assembly may share similar doctrines but be at odds over the efficacy of modern scientific medicine, especially vaccines.—
Cory Anderson,
STAT,
6 Mar. 2026
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Prevailing economic doctrines proved flawed.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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