as in principles
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
Injury protection is one of the core tenets of modern sportsbook customer acquisition and retention strategy.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a world shackled by the tenets of patriarchy, men are still guided by antiquated ideals of masculinity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That was more about the last of the three lineup tenets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
And while everyone may know of Mario, a closer look reveals that there’s more to gaming’s greatest icon than Miyamoto’s first tenets.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the tenets of the Keke’s brand is the concept of a fresh start, whether just greeting a new day or starting a new chapter in life.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The obligation was imposed within the tenets of the European Union’s 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) under which streamers must ensure that at least 30% of their content offering is European in origin.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Remind us here, what were the primary tenets of MAHA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 22 Apr. 2026
In a world shackled by the tenets of patriarchy, men are still guided by antiquated ideals of masculinity.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Apr. 2026
That was more about the last of the three lineup tenets.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
And while everyone may know of Mario, a closer look reveals that there’s more to gaming’s greatest icon than Miyamoto’s first tenets.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Apr. 2026
One of the tenets of the Keke’s brand is the concept of a fresh start, whether just greeting a new day or starting a new chapter in life.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The obligation was imposed within the tenets of the European Union’s 2018 Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) under which streamers must ensure that at least 30% of their content offering is European in origin.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
Remind us here, what were the primary tenets of MAHA?
—Dana Taylor, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
There are nearly 850 congregations in the United States and Canada that make up the Reform Jewish movement, according to the Union for Reform Judaism, which combines the tenets of Judaism while acknowledging the need for change and adaptation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tenets
Noun
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Some models feature replaceable blades, like the Milk Street Kitchen Precision peeler, which retails for $30, but by peeler standards that’s high.—
Jennifer Zyman,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Accessibility The hotel is fully compliant with ADA standards, and has five accessible Deluxe rooms designed to accommodate guests with limited mobility and disabilities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The back-to-back resignations and investigations, spanning both parties and both the legislative and executive branches, have reignited a debate about whether Washington’s rules and institutions for self-oversight can keep pace with the misconduct unfolding within it.—
Ana Ceballos
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Confirm whether the rules apply to all classes of e-bikes as some areas also have stricter laws for the faster (class 3) e-bikes.—
Dr. Phyllis Agran,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Tenets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tenets. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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