Synonyms of philosophies

philosophies

noun

plural of philosophy

as in ideologies

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group

our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• ideologies
• doctrines
• axioms
• creeds
• gospels
• dogmas
• theories
• metaphysics
• credos
• tenets
• testaments
• manifestos
• watchwords

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of philosophies

The candidates said books and music have informed their political philosophies, broadened their worldviews, and carried them through gnarly moments on and off the campaign trail. — Lucy Gellman, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026

The film takes care to limn the Basketmaker’s artistic philosophies. — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2026

To Automate Or Eliminate HR—That Is The Question The debate between automating HR and completely eliminating the department pits two distinct executive philosophies against each other. — Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

But Elinor and Marianne start out with distinct philosophies that Snell brought to the first costume fittings. — Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2026

Read on for the products, routines, style staples, and parenting philosophies getting her through this season of motherhood. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026

These more general philosophies may be reflected in the parties’ use of generative AI for political advertising, something about which voters are worried. — Michael Franz, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026

The heuristic has more or less remained despite the evolution in draft philosophies and roster construction, as well as with changes to rookie wage scales. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026

The book is full of gorgeous photos of their projects, including their own homes (Bunny’s mossy green-colored library, for example), plus their inspirations and design philosophies. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026