as in ideologies
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 philosophies
Trump’s philosophies continue to be debated among Republican lawmakers and voters as to whether his more populist ideals will stick with the GOP once his long run as party leader eventually comes to a close.
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Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
This rupture, rooted in a clash of governing philosophies, is accelerating regional fragmentation.
—Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
There are various philosophies regarding what to do about these.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
While both regions recognize the urgent need for quantum-resistant solutions, their approaches reveal different philosophies and strategic priorities that could serve as mutual learning opportunities.
—Antonio Sanchez, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
At the same time, philosophies like Garveyism, which had emphasized separation, self-sufficiency, and building parallel Black institutions, declined in popularity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The head coach kicked off his second offseason with a presentation of his philosophies.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Scarosso With a commitment to uncompromising greatness in all aspects of the shoemaking process, Scarosso prioritizes transparency and ethical practices in the production process as one of its core philosophies by ensuring that factory working conditions are safe for artisans.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
This rupture, rooted in a clash of governing philosophies, is accelerating regional fragmentation.
—Khaled Hassan, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
There are various philosophies regarding what to do about these.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
While both regions recognize the urgent need for quantum-resistant solutions, their approaches reveal different philosophies and strategic priorities that could serve as mutual learning opportunities.
—Antonio Sanchez, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Explore philosophies that will give you a better self-awareness and get you closer to the true meaning of your life.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
At the same time, philosophies like Garveyism, which had emphasized separation, self-sufficiency, and building parallel Black institutions, declined in popularity.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
The head coach kicked off his second offseason with a presentation of his philosophies.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 4 Sep. 2025
Scarosso With a commitment to uncompromising greatness in all aspects of the shoemaking process, Scarosso prioritizes transparency and ethical practices in the production process as one of its core philosophies by ensuring that factory working conditions are safe for artisans.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophies
Noun
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Meanwhile, the understanding of citizens as consumers led many voters of all ideologies to view politics through the lens of choosing an ideal candidate or party rather than strategizing to build coalitions and accomplish particular aims.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Sep. 2025
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Task begins by setting up the parallels between Tom and Robbie, two flawed men trying to keep their heads above the water of their own miseries, cutting back and forth between their routines to emphasize their similar ideologies and spontaneities.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This doesn’t necessarily point to belief systems or doctrines, but rather the communal and reflective aspects of spirituality.—
Robert B. Tucker,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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While contestants form their own codes of ethics and unspoken social doctrines, the villa speaks its own design language, which guides the behavior of the islanders and keeps the show running smoothly.—
Tayler Adigun,
Architectural Digest,
24 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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