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as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the credo of the ancient Egyptians involved a variety of polytheism
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as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"
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Recent Examples of credos
Old frictions become new frays in the very first episode as Norma (Burnett) and Linda, née Penelope (Dern), collide in a tête-à-tête dispensing new secrets and poignant credos after the explosive season one finale that left Robert (Ricky Martin) shot and Linda cuffed.
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Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credos
Noun
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Solstices are often associated with pagan religions and draw revelers of different faiths.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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But it’s also evolved over time and led to the formation of some religions — like Scientology, which counts many a Hollywood celebrity among its adherents — that see extraterrestrials as good or even part of a divine plan.—
Krysta Fauria,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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It was set up to deal with people driven by ideologies.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
7 June 2026
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Sadly, today, different European beaches are stormed by different dangerous ideologies.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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Richards, who now helps people exit cults, is open about what his former beloved leader did but also takes responsibility for his own behavior.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Aliens on the loose, serial killer investigations, family conspiracies, abusive cults, and robots gone rogue are just a few scenarios guaranteed to grab your attention and spike your blood pressure…and they all can be found on the list below.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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During the episode, James reflected on his childhood, work ethic and his business philosophies.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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California’s system for choosing judges is a compromise between two competing legal philosophies.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2026
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“Credos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credos. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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