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as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
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as in religion
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities
the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Recent Examples of creed
Veneration has almost developed into an unhealthy burden as much as an inspiring creed.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Islamists—seen through the lens of creed—benefit from the protection of the U.S. Constitution, which enshrines the right to religious freedom for all, failing to recognize Islamist beliefs as political totalitarianism.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 10 May 2025
Islamists—seen through the lens of creed—benefit from the protection of the U.S. Constitution, which enshrines the right to religious freedom for all, failing to recognize Islamist beliefs as political totalitarianism.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
Plenty of folks of all races, creeds and colors realize that, and many have spent years trying to repair the damage.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Fox taught that the Inner Light emancipates a person from adherence to any creed, ecclesiastical authority or ritual forms.
—Arkansas Online, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for creed
Noun
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Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
7 July 2025
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Kingsley said this is the million dollar question about religion.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
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The Revolution set the stage for a new nation based not on ethnicity or geography or religion, but on striving for democratic principles.—
Time,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.—
Oliver Eagleton,
Time,
5 July 2025
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The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
4 July 2025
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Even after growing a cult following on social media with videos of unhinged characters, then breaking out on Max's Hacks, Stalter might have felt nervous about anchoring such a high-profile show.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 July 2025
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The other two are excellent as well, and Pine Needles hosted the 2022 U.S. Women’s Open. Pine Needles and Mid-Pines have always had a cult following and serious players know how good the courses are.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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In recent years, Brazil has become increasingly fragmented, amplified by a widespread subscription to hateful doctrines, culture wars, anti-intellectualism, disinformation on social media, apocalyptic messaging, doomsday conspiracy theories, and ethno-religious identity politics.—
Emi Eleode,
Time,
14 July 2025
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Church doctrine also calls for the pope to be buried four to six days after his death, unless there are extenuating circumstances.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/creed. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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