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 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 Creative ever-changing cocktails are now a central tenet of the menu, but customers can still crack open a can of PBR. — Usa Today Network, USA Today, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tenet
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  1. principle
  2. rule
  3. standard
Noun
  • The agency issued nonbinding guidelines for dosing studies in 2024 and has incorporated Project Optimus principles into the approval process for new cancer drugs, said Health and Human Services spokesperson Emily Hilliard.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lampard’s Coventry absolutely have tactical principles and ideas which suit underdog football and survival.
    — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of principle
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  • Child safety advocates and some parents have welcomed age restrictions, while privacy groups say the rules can be cheated and that forcing users to supply identification raises privacy concerns.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Outrageousness seems to be the point of these battles, which have no apparent criteria, judges, or rules.
    — Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of rule
Noun
  • The agreement Hansen describes would be a much larger legal matter than a standard screening NDA, and would not be asked of other individuals screening the film — including press and third-party marketing agencies.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This means clear standards, thoughtful planning and investment in new energy generation and transmission.
    — Frances Townsend, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026
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