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Recent Examples of ideology
In Russia, the autocratic leader Vladimir Putin has embraced an ideology of nationalist imperialism, consolidating economic resources through state expansionism; Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 has corroded the global norm against territorial conquest.
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Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Experts say reasons for this shift, both nationally and here in California, could range from fewer young people turning out to vote to changes in ideology.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Another Freedman client, Perez Hilton, may not be strongly identified with a specific political ideology.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
The Proud Boys espouse a political ideology of free speech and nationalism, expressed through offensive language, controversial memes and images.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Michael Brenes, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Experts say reasons for this shift, both nationally and here in California, could range from fewer young people turning out to vote to changes in ideology.
—Calmatters, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
Another Freedman client, Perez Hilton, may not be strongly identified with a specific political ideology.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025
The Proud Boys espouse a political ideology of free speech and nationalism, expressed through offensive language, controversial memes and images.
—Will Carless, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideology
Noun
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Bothwell discussed various legal grounds to attack the project, from a health and safety perspective to home rule doctrine.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Jan. 2025
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During the rise of the Nazis in the 1930s, several pastors and theologians joined forces to resist the influence of Nazi doctrine over German Protestant churches.—
Joanne M. Pierce,
The Conversation,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Cohen is obviously fully on board with Stearns’ philosophy of limiting free-agent deals to three years or fewer (the Soto contract of course being the notable exception).—
Bill Madden,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Jan. 2025
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This philosophy regulates everything from public education offerings to policies encouraging childbearing among locals.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
19 Jan. 2025
Noun
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This issue affects everyone regardless of belief in these topics, political affiliation, race, religion, or creed.—
Brynn Cooksey,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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His quest is our quest: the ceaseless striving to live out our true creed.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA TODAY,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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