as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone
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Recent Examples of philosophies
My sense is that the reason for this disconnect—the loss of power that faith traditions and philosophies once had to influence progressive movements—is that so much of it is digital now.
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Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
While each have different aesthetics and philosophies, these firms are focused on creating spaces that reflect the lifestyles and personalities of their clients.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what constants remain among Wolf and Schneider in their roster-building philosophies?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In a world that’s going increasingly analog, this return to ancient philosophies and techniques is not entirely surprising.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Researching your current philosophies should ultimately be quite rewarding, although the process may be emotionally challenging.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Elements of any number of these nondemocratic governing philosophies have arrived in the United States.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Jay Caspian Kang, New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2026
While each have different aesthetics and philosophies, these firms are focused on creating spaces that reflect the lifestyles and personalities of their clients.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2026
The group drew inspiration from Sweden and Finland, both of which have a long history of producing technically sound goaltenders, and combined it with their own philosophies.
—Jesse Granger, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
So, what constants remain among Wolf and Schneider in their roster-building philosophies?
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
In a world that’s going increasingly analog, this return to ancient philosophies and techniques is not entirely surprising.
—Annie Daly, SELF, 28 Jan. 2026
Researching your current philosophies should ultimately be quite rewarding, although the process may be emotionally challenging.
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Explore philosophies that give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Elements of any number of these nondemocratic governing philosophies have arrived in the United States.
—Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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Matchmakers create detailed profiles of their clients and prospective matches, including information about their dealbreakers and preferences and religious and political ideologies.—
Lauren Fichten,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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By empowering educators, protecting students, and keeping schools free from harmful ideologies, Congress can help Texas classrooms be safe, focused, and successful for every child.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those in support of the bill argue that the Bible's teachings informed the nation's core doctrines, and that the Ten Commandments offer needed moral reinforcement for schoolchildren.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
27 Jan. 2026
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Legal challenges to constitutional doctrines underpinning the modern American administrative state wend their way through increasingly sympathetic courts, promising sweeping changes to the ways our most important institutions act.—
Walter Russell Mead,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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