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
French Gates shared in a 2024 New York Times interview that she was encouraged by the similarities between her and Scott’s parenting philosophies.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Entire management philosophies were built around optimizing the relationship between partners, associates, utilization, and realization.
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Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Leaders of billion-dollar businesses each have their own philosophies around work-life balance, and the CEO of the financial services giant is no different.
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Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Designers regularly visit the store to educate sales teams about their collections and creative philosophies.
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Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
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.
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Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
These differences may look random but reflect longstanding differences in public health philosophies.
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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.
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Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
10 June 2026
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
Entire management philosophies were built around optimizing the relationship between partners, associates, utilization, and realization.
—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Leaders of billion-dollar businesses each have their own philosophies around work-life balance, and the CEO of the financial services giant is no different.
—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
19 June 2026
Designers regularly visit the store to educate sales teams about their collections and creative philosophies.
—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
During the episode, James reflected on his childhood, work ethic and his business philosophies.
—
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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Wagner suspects there are ties to the Active Club network, whose adult male members bond over white nationalist ideologies through workout sessions and mixed martial arts and have been associated with Patriot Front.
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However, Concha argued that democratic socialist ideologies will not resonate in swing states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, North Carolina, and Georgia.
Noun
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Assayas’s aesthetic is too genteel to even imagine the specifics of loathsome doctrines.
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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.
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“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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