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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 tenets
Since launching her Senate run in December, the progressive firebrand has distinguished herself with an unconventional campaign, eschewing traditional advice regarding key tenets of campaigning, such as fundraising and advertising output.
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Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
And yet, sometimes through the insistence of those same people that America live up to the tenets of public health, the system has come closer to the ideal.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Raman doesn’t belong to the denomination, but perhaps its tenets moved her at Immanuel into believing that another unlikely political revival is in her stars.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Alison Haddock, the immediate past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, said that doctors are now required to balance the tenets of foundational care with the criminal consequences of state laws.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Service and outreach are central tenets of the congregation.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The four core tenets are work, brotherhood, violence and truth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
These tenets seemingly lined up with how Hafley’s approach, at least offensively.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 9 Feb. 2026
And yet, sometimes through the insistence of those same people that America live up to the tenets of public health, the system has come closer to the ideal.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Raman doesn’t belong to the denomination, but perhaps its tenets moved her at Immanuel into believing that another unlikely political revival is in her stars.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Alison Haddock, the immediate past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, said that doctors are now required to balance the tenets of foundational care with the criminal consequences of state laws.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Service and outreach are central tenets of the congregation.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The four core tenets are work, brotherhood, violence and truth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
These tenets seemingly lined up with how Hafley’s approach, at least offensively.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
Noun
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The Department of Homeland Security has said that the facilities meet federal detention standards and undergo regular audits and inspections.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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Both the Times of London and the Daily Telegraph reviewed Newman’s book poorly, with an air of anti-woke ennui, accusing her of imposing contemporary moral standards on the vices of the past.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Heat strengthens pure metals Standard metallurgical rules dictate that heat eases atomic movement, rendering metals more pliable and simpler to reshape under normal conditions.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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Employers then automatically increase your contributions by 1% of your paya year until the contributions reach between 8% and 10%, depending on state rules.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
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