as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone
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Recent Examples of philosophies
During the episode, James reflected on his childhood, work ethic and his business philosophies.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
California’s system for choosing judges is a compromise between two competing legal philosophies.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The two bourbons, separated by nearly eight decades of brand history, embody distinct production philosophies and reflect different theories of what a competition-grade American whiskey should taste like.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Fridays From the Garden Cookbook lends lots of inspiration for summertime dishes, featuring a foreword by Stewart herself and 150 recipes inspired by the estate’s regenerative farming philosophies.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026
These differences may look random but reflect longstanding differences in public health philosophies.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
This lunation marks a major social event in June, fostering new connections, bringing newfound clarity, and delivering a thrilling jolt of excitement—as well as connecting us with those who share our deepest philosophies.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Even 67 years after his death in 1959, Wright’s philosophies about architecture and design live on, continuing to influence designers today.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
California’s system for choosing judges is a compromise between two competing legal philosophies.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
The two bourbons, separated by nearly eight decades of brand history, embody distinct production philosophies and reflect different theories of what a competition-grade American whiskey should taste like.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
The Fridays From the Garden Cookbook lends lots of inspiration for summertime dishes, featuring a foreword by Stewart herself and 150 recipes inspired by the estate’s regenerative farming philosophies.
—Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 12 June 2026
These differences may look random but reflect longstanding differences in public health philosophies.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 12 June 2026
This lunation marks a major social event in June, fostering new connections, bringing newfound clarity, and delivering a thrilling jolt of excitement—as well as connecting us with those who share our deepest philosophies.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 10 June 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 9 June 2026
Even 67 years after his death in 1959, Wright’s philosophies about architecture and design live on, continuing to influence designers today.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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It was set up to deal with people driven by ideologies.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
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Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Assayas’s aesthetic is too genteel to even imagine the specifics of loathsome doctrines.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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The democratization of drone warfare complicates traditional counterinsurgency and counterterrorism operations, requiring new doctrines, technologies, and legislative frameworks to confront the evolving threat landscape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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