as in philosophy
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
her private gospel is to do good cheerfully and without any expectation of reward
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Recent Examples of gospel
The same gospel, venerated with incense, will now be chanted in Greek.
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Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
He’s been busy in 2025, as Snoop contributed to Death Row’s Altar Call compilation gospel album in April, which is a tribute to the Long Beach legend’s late mother.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 May 2025
After losing once to Horan, McEntire scored her victory in season 25 with gospel singer Asher HaVon.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Four Pianists: The work of pianist/composers Mary Watkins, Barbara Higbie, Tammy Lynne Hall and Adrienne Torf spans more than five decades in jazz, classical, gospel, folk, new age and women’s music.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Nbc News, NBC news, 18 May 2025
He’s been busy in 2025, as Snoop contributed to Death Row’s Altar Call compilation gospel album in April, which is a tribute to the Long Beach legend’s late mother.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 14 May 2025
After losing once to Horan, McEntire scored her victory in season 25 with gospel singer Asher HaVon.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 12 May 2025
Four Pianists: The work of pianist/composers Mary Watkins, Barbara Higbie, Tammy Lynne Hall and Adrienne Torf spans more than five decades in jazz, classical, gospel, folk, new age and women’s music.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gospel
Noun
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What distinguishes this program is not only the efficient process but also the underlying philosophy of cultivating outstanding physicians who are technically and empathetically skilled.—
Kristen Moon,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Moved by the clarity of her philosophy and relationship to nature, Chae went to study with her.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2025
Noun
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Together, their strengths offer a model for a pope who can shepherd with both mind and heart — faithful to doctrine and fearless in love.—
Case Thorp,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2025
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Shoigu, who was replaced as defense minister in 2024 after holding the position for 12 years, cited amendments made to Russia's nuclear doctrine in November.—
Isabel van Brugen,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
Noun
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An emotional dependency on the technology that leads to the weakening or suppression of critical thinking, and fosters the mental construction of an ideology that fuels narratives of relativization, rationalization, or collective denial regarding their proper functioning, or lack thereof.—
Hamilton Mann,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Some of these harmful ideologies might be downstream of these larger root causes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.
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