variants also idealogy
as in doctrine
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group members of that sect follow an ideology of nonviolence and freely given cooperation

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Recent Examples of ideology The author’s central concern is that these grand ambitions are not benign eccentricities, but ideologies with real-world consequences​. More Everything Forever - AI Overlords, Space Empires, And Silicon Valley's Crusade To Control The Fate Of Humanity By Adam Becker What do these people envision? John Kaag, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025 How horrific that these young, beautiful souls were extinguished by a radical who bought into a flawed ideology. Diane Gensler, Baltimore Sun, 26 May 2025 Members adhere to neo-Nazi ideology promoting violence against racial minorities. Evan Mealins, USA Today, 25 May 2025 This season is cats and babies! Cats, babies and a lot of exploration of faith ideology. MILLER: Not a big fan of religion as a whole. Katcy Stephan, Variety, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ideology
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Noun
  • But a groundswell of protest art was answering the call with a new kind of ardent feeling that damned the false piety and hypocrisy of homophobic Christian doctrine.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2025
  • Shoigu, who was replaced as defense minister in 2024 after holding the position for 12 years, cited amendments made to Russia's nuclear doctrine in November.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 May 2025
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  • What distinguishes this program is not only the efficient process but also the underlying philosophy of cultivating outstanding physicians who are technically and empathetically skilled.
    Kristen Moon, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • Moved by the clarity of her philosophy and relationship to nature, Chae went to study with her.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2025
Noun
  • But tenacity is the creed of everyone in their small village, and the people who live there may be exactly what the doctor ordered.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 12 May 2025
  • Veneration has almost developed into an unhealthy burden as much as an inspiring creed.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025

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“Ideology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideology. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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