Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
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 philosophy The coaches — Teisher for Mission Hills and Aaron Hooford for Escondido — had different philosophies coming into the game. John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026 The Dolphins’ front office had a weather-vane philosophy the past decade. Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026 Miller says their philosophy starts with creating a great place to work, because if the team feels supported, guests feel it immediately. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Stribling’s philosophy as a receiver is to take on all comers. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • 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

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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