Synonyms of principle

principle

noun

as in rule

something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions

He refused to participate on principle.

It is against her principles to steal.

Related Words

• rule
• law
• standard
• value
• belief
• tenet
• theory
• precept
• moral
• hypothesis
• proposition
• norm
• axiom
• basis
• doctrine
• thesis
• truism
• dogma
• foundation
• gospel
• verity
• inference
• declaration
• assertion
• canon
• dictum
• affirmation
• deduction
• assumption
• conclusion
• premise
• ground
• presumption
• presupposition
• postulate
• hypothetical
• given
• supposition
• if
• avouchment
• ipse dixit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of principle

Stick with solid decorations The same principle applies to other decorations. — Katie Koschalk, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026

There’s not really a lot of disagreement about values and principles. — John E. McDonough, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

Organized around seven guiding principles, the book pairs philosophy with practical recipes, encouraging readers to see cooking as an opportunity to reconnect with food, others, and themselves instead of an obligation. — Susmita Baral, Travel + Leisure, 16 Oct. 2026

But then he’s presented with Anya Taylor-Joy’s character, who is taking her parents’ principles and pushing them even further. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026