school of thought

noun phrase

: a way of thinking
There are two main schools of thought on that topic.

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There’s a certain school of thought that says no. — Stephanie A, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2026 Defying norms forces people to tap into a novel school of thought. — Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026 There's a school of thought that teams in this situation should simply prioritize the best guy available to maximize the chances of ending up with someone playable. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026 Her approach also aligns with an executive leadership school of thought that emotional regulation—not suppression—drives performance and trust. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for school of thought

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“School of thought.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/school%20of%20thought. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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