Definition of gospelnext
as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward

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Recent Examples of gospel This vibrant, free afternoon concert will feature a rich selection of beloved American choral favorites, including rousing gospel selections, powerful spirituals, and timeless classics that resonate across generations, a news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026 Scriptation also has spread its gospel though the Hollywood guilds and various other industry organizations, putting on educational webinars and giving on-set presentations. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026 In dismissing them on Saturday, Leo, who is on an 11-day trip in Africa, vowed to continue to preach the gospel. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026 The class will explore topics around personal evangelism, the pillars of the gospel and living out The Great Commission. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for gospel
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Noun
  • From Nasser to Khomeini, the region’s revolutionary ideologies have delivered only ruin.
    Danielle Pletka, Washington Post, 1 May 2026
  • In 1986 Moscow concealed risks, dismissed warning signs and placed ideology above the lives of its citizens.
    Benjamin Mack-Jackson, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Still, their philosophies and tendencies remain to be learned.
    Dennis Lin, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Savic-Jambert explains that a garage door is generally not an exterior element that people are looking to draw attention to at all, and pastels go against that philosophy.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The legal doctrine behind the RPA is obsolete as the black-and-white TV.
    Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Its recommendations about establishing codes and new communication structures were regarded as endangering the free flow of information doctrine that was heavily supported by the richer industrial countries in the West.
    Stijn Joye, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Apr. 2026

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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 3 May. 2026.

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