as in principle
an idea that is very important to a group
the central tenets of a religion He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.
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Recent Examples of tenet
Given their ethical obligations to uphold and advance the rule of law, lawyers are uniquely situated to explain the key features of a functional democracy, an essential tenet of which is respect for the rule of law.
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Melania Trump's guest list includes individuals who represent key tenets of Trump administration policy.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
This is somewhat puzzling because a core tenet of cosmology is that at sufficiently large intergalactic scales, the universe’s properties and structure should be essentially the same in all directions.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
The artworks presented to illustrate Pan-African ideals left more questions than answers: What tenets were vital for stakeholders?
—Joseph L. Underwood, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Blake D. Morant, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The big picture: Melania Trump's guest list includes individuals who represent key tenets of Trump administration policy.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 2 Apr. 2025
This is somewhat puzzling because a core tenet of cosmology is that at sufficiently large intergalactic scales, the universe’s properties and structure should be essentially the same in all directions.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2025
The artworks presented to illustrate Pan-African ideals left more questions than answers: What tenets were vital for stakeholders?
—Joseph L. Underwood, ARTnews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
Noun
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Articulate openly and transparently why these principles are fundamental to the operating culture, particularly when under scrutiny or attack.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Advertisement Advertisement The principles of a free, open, and peaceful space are enshrined in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty, which all major space powers have ratified, including the U.S., Russia, and China.—
Andrew Hanna,
Time,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The only issue with the price Chelsea Women was sold for was that they were bought by their parent company in a move that helped the men’s team comply with the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) in 2023-24.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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The top attorney for a California board that enforces labor rules said Thursday that Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office may have violated state law over its handling of an order directing many public employees to work in person four days a week.—
Stephen Hobbs,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Venus and Uranus connect today, inspiring you to upgrade your standards.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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By updating critical components, security experts can do more than improve the security of their applications and ensure their operations meet key standards.—
Steve Millidge,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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