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 Leo’s handling of his cancer is in many ways textbook American-style corporate good governance, applied to the Catholic Church, said Julie Rubio, a professor of Christian social ethics at the Jesuit school of theology at Santa Clara University. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Skaggs was finally asked to leave the church in late 2024 after a heated argument with Kyker over theology. — Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026 In traditional Islamic theology, the church and state are deeply intertwined. — Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026 This is, of course, the conception of fundamentalist theology, which threatens eternal hellfire for anyone who defies its commandments. — Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for theology

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Noun

O’Gieblyn reads the philosophy of Simone Weil and of Iris Murdoch.

— Namara Smith, New Yorker, 11 Nov. 2026
With its distinctive and deeply thoughtful philosophy, one senses there will be a lot of repeat guests arriving for Eha’s three- to seven-night wellness programs, swapping pinging inboxes and calendar alerts for birch saunas and forest bathing.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 11 Nov. 2026

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For somebody whose previous experience ends at a normal ebike, however, this thing could be a fantastic machine for discovering religion.

— Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
After the allegations came out, Brand converted to Christianity and spoke about his religion extensively on his social media channels.

— Ellise Shafer, Variety, 6 Nov. 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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The department also filed a motion in support of a separate lawsuit filed in May that argues California violates national voting laws by failing to sufficiently remove ineligible voters from its rolls.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
Congress must put lasting protections for scientific independence into law.

— Carole LaBonne, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026

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