Synonyms of tenets

tenets

noun

plural of tenet

as in principles

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

• principles
• standards
• rules
• premises
• precepts
• laws
• theories
• assumptions
• presumptions
• postulates
• doctrines
• presuppositions
• hypotheses
• verities
• maxims
• axioms
• beliefs
• propositions
• truisms
• givens
• theses
• foundations
• dogmas
• suppositions
• ifs
• hypotheticals
• gospels
• bases
• canons
• grounds
• inferences
• declarations
• affirmations
• assertions
• deductions
• dicta
• conclusions
• avouchments
• ipse dixits

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tenets

What were once basic tenets — amateurism, transfers, years of eligibility — have been upended. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

When James Gunn and Peter Safran took the reins at DC Studios in 2022, one of their core tenets was ensuring that the writers and directors shaping their interconnected universe would not be beholden to a house style. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Basketball and soccer players and Olympic athletes of all genders have cited low-impact workouts like Pilates, barre, and yoga as key tenets of their fitness routines. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026

According to Pierre, their relatability is one of the core tenets of Lanterns. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026

Depth has been one of the key tenets of Kirby Smart’s coaching philosophy. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The environment taught him that marketing tenets like clarity, repetition, and timing need to be a big part of L&D’s ability to influence. — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

One of his leading tenets is that life can be defined by its ability to encode information and replicate it. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 19 July 2026

The interior resembles a personal library, with shelves housing the brand’s chains, Foundation collection and 10 tenets alongside rows of books. — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 17 July 2026