THEOLOGIES Synonyms: 49 Similar and Opposite Words

theologies

noun

plural of theology

as in philosophies

a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities She plans to pursue a masters degree in Jewish theology.

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Recent Examples of theologies Instead, there are countless influencers, preachers, and personalities who have created niche movements with their own theologies and political alignments. — Meghan O’Gieblyn, The New York Review of Books, 11 July 2026 But theologies aside, Patmos is also downright breathtaking. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026 If there’s a genuine, committed, energetic movement to evolve these theologies, there are huge opportunities. — Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026

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In 1959, Ted Kaczynski, then a 16-year-old undergraduate at Harvard, participated in a series of psychological experiments that asked gifted young men to debate their philosophies and values with other students.

— Rachel Corbett, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Offshoots of the trend have ventured into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies, while Peters himself has drawn criticism for using racial slurs during his streams.

— Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of philosophies

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Since his sentencing, Taylor has received his GED and taken courses on personal finance, public speaking, world religions and drawing.

— Aki Nace, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
How do people come to trust a new source of answers to questions historically addressed by religions?

— Morgan Shipley, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of religions

Noun

First, the law takes its time in responding to new technologies, figuring that new tools can be accommodated within existing ideas, rules, and doctrines.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Because of the boldness of their political positions and doctrines, progressives can be seen as more charismatic than their more centrist counterparts.

— Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Sep. 2026

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