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
In a world that’s going increasingly analog, this return to ancient philosophies and techniques is not entirely surprising.
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Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Researching your current philosophies should ultimately be quite rewarding, although the process may be emotionally challenging.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Fringe philosophies and scientific theories seem suddenly apt.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Elements of any number of these nondemocratic governing philosophies have arrived in the United States.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Feed it with new philosophies, big ideas, and far-reaching concepts.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
New coaches get rosters built for different philosophies and styles while quarterbacks are asked to learn new offenses every year or two.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What are your key and critical philosophies in each of the different phases (offense, defense, special teams)?
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Researching your current philosophies should ultimately be quite rewarding, although the process may be emotionally challenging.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Fringe philosophies and scientific theories seem suddenly apt.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2026
Elements of any number of these nondemocratic governing philosophies have arrived in the United States.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Feed it with new philosophies, big ideas, and far-reaching concepts.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
New coaches get rosters built for different philosophies and styles while quarterbacks are asked to learn new offenses every year or two.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
What are your key and critical philosophies in each of the different phases (offense, defense, special teams)?
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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The forthcoming podcast will explore the moral, social, and philosophical underpinnings of human decency—with a particular focus on the role that institutions play in shaping communities and ideologies.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession.—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those in support of the bill argue that the Bible's teachings informed the nation's core doctrines, and that the Ten Commandments offer needed moral reinforcement for schoolchildren.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Legal challenges to constitutional doctrines underpinning the modern American administrative state wend their way through increasingly sympathetic courts, promising sweeping changes to the ways our most important institutions act.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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