variants
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
Nevertheless, insurgent ideologies and opposition to demobilization efforts in Colombia remain central to understanding their motivations.
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Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for free expression for artists of all nationalities and ideologies.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for artists of all nationalities and all ideologies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Such meanings are not accessible to an empirical approach that breaks down narratives, traditions, and ideologies into atomistic bits or multiple-choice options on a survey.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Feels in solidarity with other rallying cries to push back on systems and ideologies rooted in hierarchy and determining which bodies are deemed enough.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The story’s focus is, for the most part, a pair of soldiers with opposing allegiances, viewpoints, and ideologies.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
In telling his story, Braunstein unpacks the ways individuals redefine themselves to fit their changing ideologies.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Rebecca Hanson, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for free expression for artists of all nationalities and ideologies.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 5 Jan. 2026
The Kennedy Center was founded to be an apolitical home for artists of all nationalities and all ideologies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 2 Jan. 2026
Such meanings are not accessible to an empirical approach that breaks down narratives, traditions, and ideologies into atomistic bits or multiple-choice options on a survey.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Feels in solidarity with other rallying cries to push back on systems and ideologies rooted in hierarchy and determining which bodies are deemed enough.
—Caroline Rothstein, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025
The story’s focus is, for the most part, a pair of soldiers with opposing allegiances, viewpoints, and ideologies.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 29 Dec. 2025
In telling his story, Braunstein unpacks the ways individuals redefine themselves to fit their changing ideologies.
—Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Moon’s poems suggest Buddhist ideologies and Korean temples, yet the works remain largely free of cultural-specific imagery and are, instead, naturalistic or universal.
—Literary Hub, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideologies
Noun
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The two companies, which share similar brand- and consumer-focused philosophies, are increasingly coming into direct competition as Ralph Lauren builds in handbags, Coach’s bread-and-butter business.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Durant’s difference in opinion wasn’t surprising to Green, knowing that their basketball philosophies aren’t always aligned.—
Jordy Fee-Platt,
New York Times,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Fed chair’s grounding in history liberated him from rigid doctrines and encouraged innovative policymaking.—
John T. Shaw,
Twin Cities,
5 Nov. 2025
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Courts, for their part, developed legal doctrines that require them to presume the President’s good faith in deferring to him.—
Jeannie Suk Gersen,
New Yorker,
12 Oct. 2025
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“Ideologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideologies. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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