as in principle
an idea that is very important to a group
the central tenets of a religion He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.
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Recent Examples of tenet
The vice provost for research will be the driver of the university’s plans to grow its research footprint, one of the core tenets of its strategic plan.
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
However, the tenets of some biohacking practices could be beneficial.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The tenet of shareholder interest maximization would require managers and boards to do things that were detrimental to the success of the company.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
No medical intervention is without risk, and on the broadest level, what these officials are asking for appears to fit the essential tenets of public health: thorough testing of vaccines before they’re debuted, and careful scrutiny of each immunization’s relative pros and cons.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
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Kate Marijolovic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2025
However, the tenets of some biohacking practices could be beneficial.
—Patty Weasler, Verywell Health, 2 June 2025
The tenet of shareholder interest maximization would require managers and boards to do things that were detrimental to the success of the company.
—Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
No medical intervention is without risk, and on the broadest level, what these officials are asking for appears to fit the essential tenets of public health: thorough testing of vaccines before they’re debuted, and careful scrutiny of each immunization’s relative pros and cons.
—Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenet
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Her guiding principle, the high-low mix, is in full effect: Henry Louis Gates, Jr., on Hillary Clinton; Daphne Merkin on S & M. There are portraits by Annie Leibovitz and a meditation on Princess Diana.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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The same principle applies to Zegna’s garments in that each piece is designed to evoke a feeling deeper than aesthetics.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Tenet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenet. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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