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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 tenets
Followers like Amresh Chawla say they are drawn to the group’s tenets of vegetarianism and strict moral code, specifically the mandate to shun intoxicants.
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Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Alison Haddock, the immediate past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, said that doctors are now required to balance the tenets of foundational care with the criminal consequences of state laws.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Service and outreach are central tenets of the congregation.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The four core tenets are work, brotherhood, violence and truth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
These tenets seemingly lined up with how Hafley’s approach, at least offensively.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Many of the tenets that 18th-century Shaker movement founder Ann Lee espoused hundreds of years ago could well enlighten today’s not-always-inclusive culture, says Amanda Seyfried.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
This is an issue which needs defending and in the current selection procedure, these tenets are enshrined in gold.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Opposition to Israel's existence and support for a Palestinian state are core tenets of Hezbollah.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Alison Haddock, the immediate past president of the American College of Emergency Physicians, said that doctors are now required to balance the tenets of foundational care with the criminal consequences of state laws.
—Eleanor Sobel, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
Service and outreach are central tenets of the congregation.
—Sarah Bahari, Dallas Morning News, 1 Feb. 2026
The four core tenets are work, brotherhood, violence and truth.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
These tenets seemingly lined up with how Hafley’s approach, at least offensively.
—Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
Many of the tenets that 18th-century Shaker movement founder Ann Lee espoused hundreds of years ago could well enlighten today’s not-always-inclusive culture, says Amanda Seyfried.
—Randy Myers, Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2026
This is an issue which needs defending and in the current selection procedure, these tenets are enshrined in gold.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
Opposition to Israel's existence and support for a Palestinian state are core tenets of Hezbollah.
—Emily Feng, NPR, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
Noun
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The surveys show widespread skepticism that governments can really fix problems like the affordability crisis, rising inequality, declining upward mobility, and stagnating or declining living standards.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tesla’s questionable qualifications To qualify for a voucher, manufacturers must obtain a zero-emission powertrain certification showing the vehicle meets certain performance standards.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There are rules about a team winning too often, and the Hawks have picked in the top three for three straight years.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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But talking about identity has ever-shifting rules and hierarchies that amount to bear-traps that can spring at any time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Tenets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenets. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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