dogmas

variants also dogmata
plural of dogma
1
as in doctrines
a statement or body of statements concerning faith or morals proclaimed by a church the Catholic dogma of the bodily assumption of the Virgin Mary

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as in philosophies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group the Golden Rule encompasses a dogma that can serve all mankind

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Noun
  • Entrepreneurs, business leaders, and those seeking to refine their leadership philosophies will find Invaluably Different a poignant guide to cultivating an adaptive, forward-thinking mindset.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Guy Spier manages the $450 million Aquamarine Fund, which is based on Warren Buffett’s value investment philosophies.
    Big Think, Big Think, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • As the investigation continues, community leaders and activists call for a more nuanced discussion regarding corporate involvement in political ideologies, emphasizing responsible leadership in the business world.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The order mandates investigations into educational institutions suspected of promoting these ideologies and threatens criminal prosecution for educators facilitating the social transition of transgender minors.
    Scott White, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Dogmas.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dogmas. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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