Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
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 philosophy Bryant said that approach reflects a broader philosophy. Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026 D’Antoni influenced the sport with his up-tempo philosophy that redefined offensive strategy. Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026 Those last two seasons, especially last season’s last-place 6-26, 4-11 campaign, caused Taylor to question his entire coaching philosophy. Brian Robin, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026 Depp poured a bit of his heart into the bottle by designing it himself and incorporating symbolism inspired by his tattoos, personal philosophy and the three loves of his life, ex-wife Vanessa Paradis and their children, Lily Rose-Depp and Jack Depp. Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • The frontier myth—and its core belief that the West belonged only to white Americans—had become a national ideology by the 1880s and ’90s, ushering in an age of oppression and migration restriction.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Push this ideology a step further and the entire economy implodes.
    Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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