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 The Whatever/Whenever concierge philosophy means the staff will help with everything from scoring hard-to-get restaurant reservations to arranging a private tour at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026 Their conversations became more frequent, stretching from photography to personal reflections, daily routines and shared philosophies. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 So let’s not be held back by negative philosophies. Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026 Modern football’s head-coach role has increasingly become a monument to an individual’s philosophy or style. Megan Feringa, New York Times, 1 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • Meanwhile, American families are getting squeezed by high gas prices, unaffordable housing, soaring grocery bills and out-of-touch politicians who are more focused on woke ideology than on real solutions.
    Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
  • Authorities allege Soliman spent a year planning the June attack, driven by anti-Israel ideology; his federal attorneys argue the politically motivated assault should not be classified as a hate crime.
    Mead Gruver, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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