philosophy
noun
the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
philosophies
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pluralof philosophy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But they are also wary of changing IT systems and business philosophies that have worked for decades.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026
"I worked under different coaches with different ideas and philosophies."
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Similarities between his monetary philosophies on issues like forward guidance, rules-based policymaking, the Phillips curve, and productivity growth driven by high-tech innovation and Warsh’s are now emerging.
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
While there are other AI behemoths — including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and others — OpenAI’s tension with Anthropic is telling because it stems from their shared origins and different philosophies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2026
He wrote and telephoned dozens of acceptances to invitations to speak, predominantly at colleges and universities—both to expound his philosophies and to earn the $150-$300 honorariums above traveling expenses.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
