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

The film details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post-Civil War, are now under systematic attack. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026

In response to our distressing new reality, DuVernay has created a thrillingly expansive sequel of sorts, which passionately and persuasively details how the tenets of the 14th Amendment, ratified post–Civil War, are now under systematic attack. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026

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