Synonyms of tenet

tenet

noun

as in principle

an idea that is very important to a group

the central tenets of a religion

He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.

Related Words

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tenet

Aligned with this central tenet, Gago has pushed Simplicity to deliver on AI platforms designed to take independent action and complete complex workflows on behalf of the user. — Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2026

The film details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post-Civil War, are now under systematic attack. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

The tourism industry is a core tenet of the Nepalese economy and serves as a major source of foreign exchange and revenue. — Sam Meredith,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

That backstory is central to one of the core tenets behind the late businessman’s Daniels Fund — supporting youth development through sports. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 2 Sep. 2026

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