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
This $30 ceramic vase features subtle imperfections that align with the core tenet of wabi-sabi interior design.
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The core tenet of XPENG’s design is purity.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is an issue which needs defending and in the current selection procedure, these tenets are enshrined in gold.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Opposition to Israel's existence and support for a Palestinian state are core tenets of Hezbollah.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
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Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2026
The core tenet of XPENG’s design is purity.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
This is an issue which needs defending and in the current selection procedure, these tenets are enshrined in gold.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Opposition to Israel's existence and support for a Palestinian state are core tenets of Hezbollah.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
Noun
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That anything-for-a-laugh ethos is not a flaw in his canon but its animating principle.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
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For businesses operating across borders, the rule of law is not an abstract principle.—
Maria Mendiluce,
Time,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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All of Russia is centered around Putin’s rule, and Putin is represented as the powerful male leader upon whose shoulders Russian greatness rests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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The rules of polite society would bar this particular group from fraternizing together in such a heedless manner, but the Bridgerton wrap party brought the crew together for what appears to have been a very good time indeed.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meanwhile, responsible hemp retailers that already use age restrictions, third-party testing and labeling standards are pushed out of the market, even for many nonintoxicating products.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2026
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Harmon is the all-time leader in assists at Texas, and she is situated to set her school's steals standard within the next couple of weeks.—
Danny Davis,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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