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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
Summarizing decades of research in an article published in 2016, an all-star team of cognitive scientists and linguists specializing in reading ability and visual perception debunked both of these tenets.
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Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the tenets of McDaniel’s coaching philosophy is that adversity often shows players the true makeup of their team.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
This was getting better as the game went along, one of manager Mike Shildt’s core tenets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Indoor-outdoor layouts defined by openness, functionality, and an abundance of wood are core tenets of the style.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Every major event has a chair, which is to say, ideally, somebody whose life and accomplishments can work as a beacon epitomizing the tenets and raison d’etre of the event.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To build such a big network on short notice, Free DC’s organizers have stressed a few core tenets.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Both Andrews and Femia’s work looks at their childhood and natural surroundings through the lens of history, fantasy, and queerness—key tenets of Gaga’s style oeuvre.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Big Think, 16 Sep. 2025
One of the tenets of McDaniel’s coaching philosophy is that adversity often shows players the true makeup of their team.
—Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirk mused about writing a book on the core tenets of MAGA.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
This was getting better as the game went along, one of manager Mike Shildt’s core tenets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
Indoor-outdoor layouts defined by openness, functionality, and an abundance of wood are core tenets of the style.
—Will Speros, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025
Every major event has a chair, which is to say, ideally, somebody whose life and accomplishments can work as a beacon epitomizing the tenets and raison d’etre of the event.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
To build such a big network on short notice, Free DC’s organizers have stressed a few core tenets.
—Daniel C. Vock, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Both Andrews and Femia’s work looks at their childhood and natural surroundings through the lens of history, fantasy, and queerness—key tenets of Gaga’s style oeuvre.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
Noun
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When the pace of innovation slows, standards emerge.—
Jim McGregor,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But Republicans should question their own members who fail in other areas that require adherence to basic standards of conscience and competence.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The big focus from the new rules are on things related to teams of super heroes.—
Rob Wieland,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Charter schools are overseen by independent boards, overwhelmingly, like nonprofit boards of directors that manage the oversight and then follow all or most of the same government rules related to public schools.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Tenets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenets. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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