ideological
adjective
ideo·log·i·cal
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
ˌi-
variants
or less commonly ideologic
ˌī-dē-ə-ˈlä-jik
ˌi-
1
: of, relating to, or based on ideology
2
: relating to or concerned with ideas
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Still, Ocasio-Cortez’s supporters see the primary in starkly ideological terms.
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is making the case for party unity as this year's primary season exposes ideological divisions among Democrats.
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Michel Martin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
His research explores the intersection of international business and corporate political strategy, focusing on the rhetorical, ideological, and historical forces that shape firm behavior.
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Yilang Feng,
Harvard Business Review,
2 July 2026
The 6-3 decision broke down along ideological lines, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing for the majority.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2026
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is making the case for party unity as this year's primary season exposes ideological divisions among Democrats.
—
Michel Martin,
NPR,
3 July 2026
His research explores the intersection of international business and corporate political strategy, focusing on the rhetorical, ideological, and historical forces that shape firm behavior.
—
Yilang Feng,
Harvard Business Review,
2 July 2026
The 6-3 decision broke down along ideological lines, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh writing for the majority.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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