THEOLOGY Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

theology

noun

Definition of theology

as in philosophy

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 theology This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 Protecting a predator is not theology, and defaming his victim is not church doctrine. — Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Some arrive curious about Route 66 nostalgia and find, instead, a working man’s theology of remembrance. — Harry Bruinius, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Aug. 2026 Paxton's stump speeches routinely allege Talarico's liberal theology doesn't reflect Scripture. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theology

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This underscores a Mediterranean-style, slow-living philosophy that’s something to aspire to.

— Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Rather than reacting to aging, the philosophy centers on prevention.

— Rosa Jisoo Pyo, InStyle, 2 Nov. 2026

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The Abrahamic religion that may be the most open-minded about aliens, Long says, is also the oldest.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 29 Oct. 2026
That means any proximity to another religion, not to mention one as controversial as Scientology, brings up obvious complications.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of religion

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At the sound of Mary’s greeting, Elizabeth felt her baby leap in her womb, which signified that John had become sanctified and cleansed of original sin, as if by baptism, according to Catholic doctrine.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
Police tactics are changing too Historically, France’s crowd control doctrine was all about keeping protesters at a distance.

— Saskya Vandoorne, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of doctrine

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Florida law imposes limits on direct contributions to state candidates but generally allows political committees to accept unlimited contributions, subject to applicable reporting and other legal requirements.

— Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026
Twenty-seven states — including all where Republicans control both the legislature and governor’s office — already have such laws.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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