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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In a filing to the FCC, Paramount and Skydance defended the merger while denying allegations of ideological bias.
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
It was driven by stark ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats and fueled by bitter debate.
—Lee Hamilton, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
The memo says those who resist signing on to legal briefs due to ideological differences with the department could be subject to discipline and even termination.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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Winston Cho, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025
It was driven by stark ideological differences between Republicans and Democrats and fueled by bitter debate.
—Lee Hamilton, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
President Trump’s affection for tariffs is being roundly criticized across the ideological spectrum.
—Henry Olsen, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
The memo says those who resist signing on to legal briefs due to ideological differences with the department could be subject to discipline and even termination.
—Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2025
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideological. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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