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philosophies

NOUN

principles, knowledge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude doctrine idea ideology logic outlook reasoning system tenet theory thinking thought truth view viewpoint wisdom

STRONG

aesthetics axiom beliefs conception convictions metaphysics ontology rationalism reason values

Example Sentences

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Now the same philosophies are being used to fight dementia.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He played linebacker and his style is one of the reasons Mike Macdonald chose him, because they have very similar philosophies in that sense, and we've seen that come to life with this defence.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Perhaps apply the philosophies of all those “New Year, New You” mindfulness coaches to breaking news or can’t-miss promises designed to manipulate emotions to slip past our logical safeguards.

From Salon • Jan. 21, 2026

"Even if South Korean citizens can access the Rodong Sinmun directly, they would be able to interpret it based on their own standards and philosophies," she told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 2, 2026

There were shelves of paperbacks; there were encyclopedias, histories, novels, philosophies, and textbooks of physics, chemistry, electrical engineering, and others, more than I can name.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien