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
Explore philosophies that will get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
His ethos is guided by the idea that physical appearance trumps all else, though its offshoots venture into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This has challenged educators and specialists to reflect on our language, practices and philosophies to ensure that our work is respectful, person-centered and affirming of neurodiversity.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning awakens as an instinctive New Moon invites you to explore a class, your own philosophies, or (more casually) a potential vacation destination.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
His job is to create an offense and instill philosophies that put the players in position to have good shots.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Many animal welfare groups tout no-kill philosophies like Rae’s as saving strays from unnecessary euthanasia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Many local spas incorporate Zapotec or pre-Hispanic techniques, philosophies, and ingredients in their treatments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The movie underscores the absurdity of attempting to hew to outdated philosophies in a selfish, modern culture.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 30 Mar. 2026
His ethos is guided by the idea that physical appearance trumps all else, though its offshoots venture into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This has challenged educators and specialists to reflect on our language, practices and philosophies to ensure that our work is respectful, person-centered and affirming of neurodiversity.
—Alec Johnson, jsonline.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Your 9th House of Learning awakens as an instinctive New Moon invites you to explore a class, your own philosophies, or (more casually) a potential vacation destination.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
His job is to create an offense and instill philosophies that put the players in position to have good shots.
—James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Many animal welfare groups tout no-kill philosophies like Rae’s as saving strays from unnecessary euthanasia.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
Many local spas incorporate Zapotec or pre-Hispanic techniques, philosophies, and ingredients in their treatments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
The movie underscores the absurdity of attempting to hew to outdated philosophies in a selfish, modern culture.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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Self-sufficiency, homesteading and cryptocurrency communities typically aren’t welcoming to law enforcement or other government influence, and Bush has been associated with ideologies like sovereign citizens, a movement that doesn’t accept state and local governments.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Black folks have seen the face of the US’s prerogative state—the side of the government that dispenses arbitrary jurisprudence, discriminatory law enforcement, and violence against those who challenge its authority and dominant ideologies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Most Anglican churches do not require belief in Catholic Marian doctrines such as the Immaculate Conception.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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