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.
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Recent Examples of tenets
That was more about the last of the three lineup tenets.
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Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
And while everyone may know of Mario, a closer look reveals that there’s more to gaming’s greatest icon than Miyamoto’s first tenets.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the tenets of the Keke’s brand is the concept of a fresh start, whether just greeting a new day or starting a new chapter in life.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The obligation was imposed within the tenets of the European Union’s 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) under which streamers must ensure that at least 30% of their content offering is European in origin.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Remind us here, what were the primary tenets of MAHA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
High-quality service is one of the Yacht Club’s best tenets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Only by recasting the tenets of the past, the thinking goes, can America move forward.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
And while everyone may know of Mario, a closer look reveals that there’s more to gaming’s greatest icon than Miyamoto’s first tenets.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the tenets of the Keke’s brand is the concept of a fresh start, whether just greeting a new day or starting a new chapter in life.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The obligation was imposed within the tenets of the European Union’s 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) under which streamers must ensure that at least 30% of their content offering is European in origin.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Remind us here, what were the primary tenets of MAHA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
High-quality service is one of the Yacht Club’s best tenets.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
Only by recasting the tenets of the past, the thinking goes, can America move forward.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
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Speaking on a recent analyst call, Dimon also pointed to some easing in underwriting standards across the market, noting that the trend extends beyond private credit.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Good Jobs First said in most cases, states are failing to disclose incentives in violation of the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, a private organization that sets financial reporting standards for state and local governments.—
Kevin Hardy,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Apr. 2026
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Across the country, retailers and low-income Americans are facing complex new rules overhauling what millions of people can buy with food stamps.—
Rachel Roubein,
Washington Post,
20 Apr. 2026
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One can see why wrestling appealed to him—the crowd is everything, the rules mean nothing, and the referees are so feckless that they often get knocked out and everyone laughs.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Tenets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenets. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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