credos

plural of credo
1
as in religions
a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the credo of the ancient Egyptians involved a variety of polytheism

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as in ideologies
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group we must abide by the simple credo that "The customer is always right"

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Recent Examples of credos Old frictions become new frays in the very first episode as Norma (Burnett) and Linda, née Penelope (Dern), collide in a tête-à-tête dispensing new secrets and poignant credos after the explosive season one finale that left Robert (Ricky Martin) shot and Linda cuffed. Trey Williams, HollywoodReporter, 14 Dec. 2025
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Noun
  • Holy mountain draws devotees Srivastav had been on a pilgrimage alongside 10 others to the same Himalayan mountain, Mount Kailash, which is sacred to Hindus, Buddhists, Jains and indigenous Tibetan religions.
    Diaa Hadid, NPR, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Some had saved for months or years to make the trip to Nepal, hoping to follow a route through the border into China, and ultimately to Mount Kailash in Tibet, which is sacred in multiple religions.
    Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
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  • In a country increasingly divided along political ideologies, partisan politics are coming together to answer the age old dynamic between privacy and security.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Those who advocate for and support communism, fascism and national socialism might do well to remember that millions fled those countries governed by the aforementioned ideologies for America, the good, ol’ USA.
    Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
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  • Educational pamphlets on criminal cults, which includes research done by Rose, are also available to guests.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Whether they’re built around apocalyptic beliefs, aliens, religion, or even romance, cults and the people who fall under their spell tend to make for irresistible subject matter.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Aug. 2026
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  • The Pisces lunar eclipse arrives to upgrade your emotional philosophies.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This is especially true if certain beliefs or philosophies have been inhibiting you.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

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“Credos.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credos. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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