1
: a brief authoritative formula of religious belief
the Nicene Creed
2
: a set of fundamental beliefs
also
: a guiding principle
Never settle for mediocrity is his creed. —
Jill Lieber
Jill Lieber Examples of creed in a Sentence
central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right
the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society
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Such an unflappable creed is not synthesised with time or practice.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Political and cultural affiliation have declined, and the internet has enabled a new kind of community building and identity signaling, one that is anchored to consumption rather than creed.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Finally, there could be no better way to carry on the American creed than to pass it along to the next generation.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
And where people of different nations, religions and creeds are building cities together, not bombing each other out of existence.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 28 May 2025
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 20 July 2025
Political and cultural affiliation have declined, and the internet has enabled a new kind of community building and identity signaling, one that is anchored to consumption rather than creed.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 10 July 2025
Finally, there could be no better way to carry on the American creed than to pass it along to the next generation.
—Hans Zeiger, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 July 2025
And where people of different nations, religions and creeds are building cities together, not bombing each other out of existence.
—Greg Myre, NPR, 28 May 2025
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“Creed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/creed. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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creed
noun1
: a statement of the basic beliefs of a religious faith
2
: a set of guiding principles or beliefs
Etymology
Middle English crede "creed," from Old English crēda (same meaning), from Latin credo, literally, "I believe" (used as the first words in many creeds), from credere "to believe, trust, entrust" — related to credentials, credit, incredible
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