Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
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 philosophy Harris countered with a texture-first philosophy. Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2026 Gibson echoes the sentiment, invoking the philosophy of legendary decorator Jacques Grange, who believes a home resembles its owner more than any portrait ever could. David Foxley, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026 Its last transit, 1970–1984, arrived during an era of expanding travel, global awareness and fascination with philosophy, spirituality and alternative belief systems. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026 Styles for men and women are available -- all with Allbirds design philosophy that's clean, modern and perfectly simple -- lightweight, bouncy and wildly comfortable. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • Greater Israel is a political and religious ideology that says a majority of the Middle East should be part of the state of Israel.
    Yarden Segev, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
  • While some of the women who came here willingly embraced ISIS ideology and passed it on to their children, many others say they were trafficked or lured to the region through ignorance or under false pretenses.
    Jane Arraf, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.

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