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
Toscano expects the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops to eventually implement the text across their dioceses and parishes, and for pastors to start teaching based on its tenets.
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 May 2026
Over the past two decades or so, Lynn has revived, modernized, and enlarged on a long-dormant antitrust ideology, spreading its tenets with astonishing energy.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
One of the core tenets of American culture is the belief in meritocracy.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Inside-out beauty, too, is a tenet of the company, and in step Clinique La Prairie launched Longevity Supplements a couple of years ago.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Andrew R. Chow, Time, 27 May 2026
Over the past two decades or so, Lynn has revived, modernized, and enlarged on a long-dormant antitrust ideology, spreading its tenets with astonishing energy.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
One of the core tenets of American culture is the belief in meritocracy.
—Adia Harvey Wingfield, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Inside-out beauty, too, is a tenet of the company, and in step Clinique La Prairie launched Longevity Supplements a couple of years ago.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Environmental sustainability must remain a core principle, with an emphasis on reducing emissions, improving transit access, and building resilient communities.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Metro Transit now has 121 police officers, 49 community service officers and over 130 transit rider investment program, or TRIP, agents in charge of checking fares and making sure riders follow the rules.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Parking, rules and important things to know Passes for entry can be purchased on the KC Pride website or at the gate using cash or card.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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The complaint alleges the defendants failed to manufacture, supply and serve food safe for human consumption and violated federal food safety laws and USDA performance standards governing ground beef.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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For more than six months, the Avs set the standard in the NHL this season.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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