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
If there’s a genuine, committed, energetic movement to evolve these theologies, there are huge opportunities.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theologies
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My sense is that the reason for this disconnect—the loss of power that faith traditions and philosophies once had to influence progressive movements—is that so much of it is digital now.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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While each have different aesthetics and philosophies, these firms are focused on creating spaces that reflect the lifestyles and personalities of their clients.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
10 Feb. 2026
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As chief chaplains, Dolan and Bernard will oversee a team of clergy members representing the Catholic, Methodist, Jewish, Pentecostal, Muslim and Greek Orthodox religions, according to the NYPD’s website.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Hatred, the bishop added, crosses all boundaries, including politics, ages, religions and opinions.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Those in support of the bill argue that the Bible's teachings informed the nation's core doctrines, and that the Ten Commandments offer needed moral reinforcement for schoolchildren.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Legal challenges to constitutional doctrines underpinning the modern American administrative state wend their way through increasingly sympathetic courts, promising sweeping changes to the ways our most important institutions act.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Theologies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theologies. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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