catechism

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Recent Examples of catechism The funny play, which was first performed 31 years ago, is a mix of catechism class and stand-up comedy, set in a 1950s or 1960s Catholic school. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025 Memoir To Give a Name To It Navneet Alang A collection of baby names is like a taxonomy of hope, a kind of catechism for future lives scattered over the horizon. Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 5 Mar. 2025 Their efforts also dovetailed with the censorious culture driven by the woke catechism of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) that shut down debate on college campuses, cultural forums, and even journalistic outlets. Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025 His default stance is the scientist’s catechism: More research is needed. Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for catechism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for catechism
Noun
  • He was found to have pushed through about 80 candidates who had failed the department’s psychological exam, officials said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • During spring finals this year, the major AI companies fought to win over students by offering free or discounted access to their premium products for help with exam prep and essay writing.
    Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • During a vigorous cross examination, prosecutors parsed through his story, questioning him on his history with police officers.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2025
  • The union’s handling of the collusion arbitration ruling requires a thorough examination and recommitment of the NFLPA’s intentions in its representation of players, regardless of the name on the top of the masthead.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 18 July 2025
Noun
  • While the former Boise Young Rider Development Squad members are going wheel to wheel against the best in the world in Europe, the next generation of BYRDS cyclists put their skills to the test at the 38th annual criterium on Saturday in downtown Boise.
    Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 20 July 2025
  • However, thanks to test screening audience feedback, Danica no longer suffers the same fate as Helen, and Cline didn’t learn that her character would survive the newest Fisherman’s wrath until the middle of June.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
Noun
  • Led by Katherine Christensen, assistant marketing professor at Indiana University, the research asked whether feeling a stronger connection to one’s future self would encourage more retirement saving.
    Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
  • Advertisement Advertisement Dry eyes affect millions of people each year, and research suggests the condition is on the rise.
    Angela Haupt, Time, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • The interrogation scene in the first movie, between Rey and Kylo, was so incredibly powerful.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 12 July 2025
  • Even for the most loyal fan, no soccer match is worth risking detention, interrogation, family separation and deportation.
    Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Now here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 20 to 26.
    Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2025
  • Take the quiz here … HISTORICAL HUNCH – Metal detectorist's 'feeling' leads to massive Roman settlement discovery in tourist hotspot.
    , FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • The State's Attorney's Office did not immediately respond to an inquiry about whether McNeil's video had factored into its decision not to charge Bowers.
    Janelle Griffith, People.com, 22 July 2025
  • But over the past five years he’s been considerably more hazy about the release of the Epstein tapes, waving off any inquiries about their whereabouts.
    Peter Kiefer, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2025
Noun
  • As part of that probe, the board recently requested a slew of records related to individuals and fundraising events referenced in his indictment.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
  • The probe examined workplace culture and complaint handling procedures across the production spanning nearly two decades.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 July 2025

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“Catechism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/catechism. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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