orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē 
plural orthodoxies
Examples of orthodoxy in a Sentence
I was surprised by the orthodoxy of her political views.
He rejected the orthodoxies of the scientific establishment.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2025
Barrett and Weiss, both prominent figures known for challenging orthodoxy, will discuss the future of the Supreme Court, the Constitution, and America’s legal trajectory at a moment of sweeping cultural and political transformation.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 28 July 2025
In Western Europe, broadcast authorities were often staffed with pro-NATO gatekeepers or governed by internal policies that ensured public radio and television stayed within the safe bounds of Western orthodoxy.
—Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 27 July 2025
The Endgame In a sport built on legacy thinking, Forest Road brings a lack of orthodoxy.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 17 July 2025
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“Orthodoxy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/orthodoxy. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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orthodoxy
noun
or·tho·doxy
ˈȯr-thə-ˌdäk-sē
plural orthodoxies
1
: the quality or state of being orthodox
2
: an orthodox belief or practice
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