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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
Throughout Wednesday’s news conference, Reinsdorf emphasized the new executive’s ability to communicate and adapt as crucial tenets of the team’s decision in the hiring process.
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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Even after Charles delivered an address to Congress that implicitly refuted some core tenets of Trumpism—there was an ode to limits on executive power, a defense of NATO and Ukraine, a rousing call to protect the natural world—Trump raved about it ahead of the state dinner that night.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
What all of those have in common—and one of Southern hospitality’s main tenets—is charity.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the central operating tenets of the CRTC is public consultation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
And one of the tenets of that faith is that God ordains everything.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Injury protection is one of the core tenets of modern sportsbook customer acquisition and retention strategy.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a world shackled by the tenets of patriarchy, men are still guided by antiquated ideals of masculinity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
And all those tenets fit together to create a kaleidoscope of lineup construction.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Even after Charles delivered an address to Congress that implicitly refuted some core tenets of Trumpism—there was an ode to limits on executive power, a defense of NATO and Ukraine, a rousing call to protect the natural world—Trump raved about it ahead of the state dinner that night.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 30 Apr. 2026
What all of those have in common—and one of Southern hospitality’s main tenets—is charity.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
One of the central operating tenets of the CRTC is public consultation.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
And one of the tenets of that faith is that God ordains everything.
—Scott Pelley, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
Injury protection is one of the core tenets of modern sportsbook customer acquisition and retention strategy.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a world shackled by the tenets of patriarchy, men are still guided by antiquated ideals of masculinity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
And all those tenets fit together to create a kaleidoscope of lineup construction.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
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The college has also launched a broader review of its collections and handling of human remains, including new ethical standards for acquisition and repatriation, The Phoenix reported.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
12 May 2026
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All signatures are legally binding and compliant with eIDAS and ESIGN standards.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
11 May 2026
Noun
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As the United Kingdom works to make online spaces safer for children through age verification methods, kids are finding creative ways to skirt the rules, including drawing on facial hair to dupe facial recognition systems.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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One of the simplest rules for a quieter stay is to choose a cabin surrounded by other guest accommodation.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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“Tenets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenets. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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