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
Leo was a staunch proponent of church orthodoxy, helping guide the early church on tenets including the dual nature of Christ and the idea of papal infallibility.
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In line with the tenets of the revolutionary art school founded in 1919 in Germany, the team at Shapes created a bar where form follows function, with drinks based around functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
The court preserved this most basic tenet of democracy.
—Sean Morales-Doyle, Time, 21 May 2025
The resolution had as a central tenet the disarmament of armed militias, including Hezbollah, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 9 May 2025
In line with the tenets of the revolutionary art school founded in 1919 in Germany, the team at Shapes created a bar where form follows function, with drinks based around functional minimalism, radical simplicity, and the unification of technology, art, and craft.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 May 2025
The court preserved this most basic tenet of democracy.
—Sean Morales-Doyle, Time, 21 May 2025
The resolution had as a central tenet the disarmament of armed militias, including Hezbollah, and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from Lebanon.
—Mireille Rebeiz, The Conversation, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
Noun
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This principle seems obvious, yet many measurement approaches inadvertently push brands toward funnel imbalance.—
Cody Greco,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The clean principle means cleaning not only your watermelon but also your hands, knives, and other utensils before cutting into and preparing the fruit.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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