credo

noun

ˈkrē-(ˌ)dō How to pronounce credo (audio)
Definition of credonext
1
as in religion
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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2
as in ideology
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 credo Early Christian statements of faith began with the word credo, and the term eventually came to mean any formal statement of beliefs or guiding principles. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026 Later, Pratt provides a personal credo that would prompt many political consultants to hand in their resignations. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026 And the credo has more recently been looked at with skepticism as J&J faced high-profile lawsuits over products such as baby powder and opioid medication. — Michael L. Diamond, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026 Tate projected a credo of masculine excellence that revolved around self-discipline, physical prowess, and mental fortitude. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for credo
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  1. religion
  2. ideology
  3. cult
  4. philosophy
  5. creed
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  • If religion is corrupted by breaking down the wall of separation, much the same is true of the state.
    — Kenneth Seeskin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • Hinduism is a narrative religion; its mercurial wisdom is lightened and sweetened by stories, softened by ambiguities, sharpened by paradoxes.
    — Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
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  • Postwar American prosperity, with its ideology of more, seemed stacked against the restraint required of Zen Buddhist practice.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 June 2026
  • Legal realism extends beyond the idea that a judge’s political ideology might influence outcomes, which is today a common basis for pundits to explain court decisions.
    — Elizabeth C. Tippett, The Conversation, 29 June 2026
Definition of ideology
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  • In 2001, she was cast as Samantha Darko in Richard Kelly’s cult film Donnie Darko starring Jake Gyllenhaal in the title role.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 30 June 2026
  • The black-and-white, slapstick silent comedy made for just $150,000 became a cult hit surpassing over $1 million in box office after launching a tour of the film around the Midwest, not the coasts.
    — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 29 June 2026
Definition of cult
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  • Every detail is intentional and meant to feel personal from the moment a guest arrives—a philosophy that extends to the neighboring winery as well.
    — Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • Perhaps no car better illustrates that philosophy than the 1987 Sbarro Alcador, an experimental speedster based on Ferrari Testarossa mechanicals.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of philosophy
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  • Citizens of every creed, color, age and economic variety were there, all joyous in the win of such a good human being.
    — Chicago Tribune, 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
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