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also ideologic
as in philosophical
of, relating to, or adhering to the characteristic set of ideas and beliefs of a group or a political party
As a politician, she was not very ideological, preferring to consider all points of view rather than stick to the party line. Despite their ideological differences, the two groups formed a coalition.
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Recent Examples of ideological
Too many university departments are ideological monocultures, with evangelical Christians and social conservatives often left to feel unwelcome.
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Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
This could create a wider ideological gulf between parties and voters.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
No ideological links connect the NEH grantees who lost their funding.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is on April 1, and the contest for the seat of retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is technically a nonpartisan race, though whoever wins the seat will help determine the ideological bent of the court -- which currently leans liberal.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Nicholas D. Kristof, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2025
This could create a wider ideological gulf between parties and voters.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
No ideological links connect the NEH grantees who lost their funding.
—Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 15 Apr. 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court election is on April 1, and the contest for the seat of retiring Justice Ann Walsh Bradley is technically a nonpartisan race, though whoever wins the seat will help determine the ideological bent of the court -- which currently leans liberal.
—Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ideological
Adjective
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But until then the cosmos is appreciated for its scientific and philosophical value.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Through a lyrical and visually textured style, Brazilian director Fernanda Alves Salgado crafts a journey that’s both intimate and philosophical.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur, for example, can yet orchestrate a theoretical swing of close to £12million ($16m), a significant sum for those requiring summer rebuilds on finite resources.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Indeed, the risk of diversion from Plaintiff's sales is more than theoretical—the government can prove that Plaintiff actually sold LSD to a minor as well as an undercover officer.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Fan reactions in the comments were as opinionated as they were divided.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Media Bias/Fact Check also says that the blending of news with opinionated commentary on Fox News may blur the lines between factual reporting and partisan viewpoints.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Ideological.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ideological. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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