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 The parallel pursuits reflect a broader philosophy that rejects artificial distinctions between commercial and experimental storytelling. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 May 2026 This philosophy reflects a broader shift in how chartering is understood at the top end of the market. Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 16 May 2026 Attitude-first hiring is a philosophy echoed by business leaders, from billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, both of whom have emphasized that culture fit and willingness to learn can often outweigh other weaknesses. Preston Fore, Fortune, 16 May 2026 The philosophy reflects growing consumer interest in tactile shopping and in-person discovery, even as more retail is shaped by algorithms, personalization and AI tools. Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • Critics portray the movement as politically motivated, but many athletes and parents involved insist their concerns center on competition rather than ideology.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • Prosecutors described Chkhikvishvili as the leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, an international extremist group that adheres to a neo-Nazi ideology promoting violence intended to trigger a racial and religious war.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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