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
Heartland rock, grunge, soul, punk, and gospel could address failings in prevailing social mores alongside matters of the mind and heart.
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The season 4 American Idol star is the only finalist from the show to have won or even been nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy, and has since become one of country music's biggest superstars — though she's also tried her hand at Christmas music and gospel, too.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
His parents are Melvin Crispell Jr., a celebrated musician and composer who also performed with other gospel singers, and Tunesha Crispell, a gifted gospel vocalist in her own right.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
There is no precedent for plena (which is a very traditional genre — think the cultural equivalent of bluegrass or gospel, given the use of vocals) rising on the charts like this in recent memory.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2025
The season 4 American Idol star is the only finalist from the show to have won or even been nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy, and has since become one of country music's biggest superstars — though she's also tried her hand at Christmas music and gospel, too.
—Marcus Jones, EW.com, 2 Feb. 2025
His parents are Melvin Crispell Jr., a celebrated musician and composer who also performed with other gospel singers, and Tunesha Crispell, a gifted gospel vocalist in her own right.
—Amy Carleton, Charlotte Observer, 29 Jan. 2025
There is no precedent for plena (which is a very traditional genre — think the cultural equivalent of bluegrass or gospel, given the use of vocals) rising on the charts like this in recent memory.
—Leila Cobo, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gospel
Noun
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Leading With Presence And Purpose That last conversation with my mother reshaped my leadership philosophy.—
Bala Sathyanarayanan,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Throughout it all, Brooks has maintained a consistent philosophy: technological solutions must enhance human capabilities rather than attempt to replicate them.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Following a judicial doctrine established by the 1971 case Mindes v. Seaman, courts typically defer to the judgment of military authorities in determining how the armed forces should function.—
Natalie Shibley / Made by History,
TIME,
21 Feb. 2025
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The state of Michigan wants to shut down the pipeline, saying that a 1953 easement for the pipeline’s operation violated the state’s public trust doctrine.—
Lisa Friedman,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Religious ideology also played an important role in other early 20th century conceptions of European unity.—
TIME,
TIME,
23 Feb. 2025
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Once a master of the GOP's confident Reaganite establishment, McConnell frequently crossed swords with the current president over policy, procedure, ideology, and personality.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Gospel.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gospel. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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