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

Especially in more rural destinations, be mindful of the tenets of Leave No Trace and respect local rules that are put in place to manage crowds. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026

The loss of these tenets would be devastating for science, for the nation, and for human advancement. — Eric Schmidt, Time, 16 July 2026

Could Paramount choose to sell all of its linear cable assets as a means of eliminating one of the core tenets of this antitrust suit? — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 14 July 2026

Dressing room harmony has been a key tenet of Farke’s tenure with Leeds. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 14 July 2026

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