school of thought

noun phrase

: a way of thinking
There are two main schools of thought on that topic.

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Likewise, a professional who identifies strongly with a particular school of thought — in economics, medicine, management, or technology — will tend to unconsciously favor sources that reinforce that framework and discount those that challenge it. — Big Think, 21 Aug. 2026 At receiver, the playmaking behind Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins challenged the school of thought about who could play what role in this offense. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 One school of thought holds that high levels of immigration and a robust social safety net are incompatible; natives don’t want to share their nation’s generosity with foreigners. — Rogé Karma, The Atlantic, 1 June 2026 Defying norms forces people to tap into a novel school of thought. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for school of thought

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“School of thought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20of%20thought. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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