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 Paxton's stump speeches routinely allege Talarico's liberal theology doesn't reflect Scripture. — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026 Sullivan said schools of theology are particularly good places to study the ethics of AI. — Yonat Shimron, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026 The puzzle of how to marry theology and extraterrestrial life predates the current surge in UAP disclosures. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 Other information voters should know Peyton grew up in Kansas City and is working toward a master’s degree in theology. — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for theology

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The guiding principle is an 80/20 sourcing philosophy that means just 20% of the food is imported while 80% is from the archipelago.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
As a young student, Adnan left for Paris and later completed advanced studies in philosophy at Harvard University and the University of California, Berkeley.

— Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

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Oklahoma officials had argued that allowing the school into the program would violate the First Amendment’s establishment clause, which bars the government from establishing a state religion, an argument the judge rejected.

— Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026
Her position deviates from her religion as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which publicly opposes the ballot measure.

— Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of religion

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What if even the slightest error in doctrine or practice allowed the devil to mislead and damn well-meaning Christians?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
The term appeared within Christian doctrine somewhere around the seventeenth century in reference to the flood that followed the Fall.

— Artforum, Artforum, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of doctrine

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France, a secular nation where the separation of church and state is enshrined in a 1905 law, has witnessed a steady decline in affiliation to the Catholic Church during the post-war era.

— Joshua McElwee, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
There is no state agency in charge of monitoring or tracking the locations of sober living homes, which are protected under state and federal law as residences of people with disabilities.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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