CREED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

creed

noun

ˈkrēd

Definition of creed

as in ideology

the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group central to the creed of this organization of medical volunteers is the belief that health care is a basic human right

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as in religion

a body of beliefs and practices regarding the supernatural and the worship of one or more deities the Amish live by a strict creed that rejects many of the values and practices of modern society

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Recent Examples of creed Patriotism was the force holding the nation back from its creed. — Dominic Erdozain, Time, 3 July 2026 Citizens of every creed, color, age and economic variety were there, all joyous in the win of such a good human being. — Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026 The 13 producers who appear on Purity (Flips) could not be more different in creed and career. — Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 17 June 2026 In some ways, the histories of this school call back to those written in the 19th century, casting the country’s origin as providential—not quite an immaculate conception, but not far off—and emphasizing the morality and timelessness of America’s founding creed. — Yoni Appelbaum, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for creed

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Noun

The rise of liberal nationalist movements in Egypt, Syria, and Iran in the early twentieth century, for example, was preceded by the emergence of liberal and nationalist ideologies decades earlier.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
It’s driven not by ideology, but by Gen Z, a generation that didn’t experience Soviet realities, yet grew up surrounded by its visual aesthetic.

— Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of ideology

Noun

As a nation, the United States is moving toward knocking down longstanding walls separating religion and government, often ruling in favor of expanding the rights of religious groups.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
Perspectives on secular politics were assessed through queries about separating religion from politics; Western-style governance; Islamic government; and sharia law.

— Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of religion

Noun

Through this collaboration, Walsh will translate that philosophy into the development of a complete seasonal story for Rebecca Taylor.

— Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Read on for the products, routines, style staples, and parenting philosophies getting her through this season of motherhood.

— Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of philosophy

Noun

The release arrives in the 25th anniversary year of Shaolin Soccer, which became Hong Kong’s highest-grossing local film upon its 2001 release before developing a global cult following.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The Big Tech platforms in 2022 were all massively profitable but maturing, run by CEOs imbued with the cult of the founder.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

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