tenet

noun

Definition of tenetnext
as in principle
an idea that is very important to a group the central tenets of a religion He refused to abide by one of the basic tenets of the fashion industry.

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Recent Examples of tenet Basketball and soccer players and Olympic athletes of all genders have cited low-impact workouts like Pilates, barre, and yoga as key tenets of their fitness routines. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026 According to Pierre, their relatability is one of the core tenets of Lanterns. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 9 Aug. 2026 Depth has been one of the key tenets of Kirby Smart’s coaching philosophy. — Connor Riley, AJC.com, 6 Aug. 2026 But denying that reality in favor of left-wing politics is a core tenet of the modern Democratic Party. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenet
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  1. principle
  2. rule
  3. standard
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  • The principles come together in a retail environment that balances 7FAM’s early-2000s California heritage and its bold future under the creative direction of Nicola Brognano.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
  • That selectivity gives the process a different operating principle from conventional separation methods.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of principle
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  • The Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC have all passed similar rules against signing the players, along with penalties against teams for doing so.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Fisheries as the sticking point Under EU rules, fishing quotas are based on historical fishing patterns, among other things.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • And under the residential building standards, an accessory building is limited to 800 square feet.
    — Luisa Yanez Updated September 3, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Union County Public Schools led North Carolina in overall student proficiency for the second year in a row, with nearly three-quarters of students meeting state standards on end-of-year exams.
    — Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of standard

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

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