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.
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Recent Examples of tenet
Inspired in part by famous Dutch landscape designer Piet Oudolf, a new wave of American garden designers have applied tenets of his sustainable, wildlife-friendly approach to landscapes of all scales.
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Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Lapid has long made LGBTQ+ equality a central tenet of his platform.
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Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Thrilling soups channel tenets of traditional Chinese medicine.
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Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Marquez has made preserving the county’s safety net services a tenet of her term in office.
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Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 June 2026
Lapid has long made LGBTQ+ equality a central tenet of his platform.
—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
8 June 2026
Thrilling soups channel tenets of traditional Chinese medicine.
—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Marquez has made preserving the county’s safety net services a tenet of her term in office.
—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tenet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
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What was once considered alternative is becoming the norm, and individuality is increasingly replacing convention as the guiding principle of engagement ring design.
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These principles helped build the most prosperous and influential nation in human history.
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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There’s no doubt that Damien safety Gavin Williams, a USC commit, will be the standard for excellence this coming season.
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With complimentary babysitting and free extra cots and cribs standard with any stay, families can hunker down and know they will be treated to island hospitality while being able to take advantage of snorkeling, scuba diving, nature walks, and beachfront cottages.
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