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noun

philosophy

CEFR B1

a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

In a sentence

Six example sentences with philosophy, each labelled with its topic.

  • The novel's characters live by a shared philosophy of thrift and silence that the youngest daughter finally rejects.

    Literature

  • The chain built its whole philosophy around never discounting, and staff repeat that rule to every customer who asks.

    Business

  • The clinic follows a philosophy that small daily habits matter more than insight, and every therapist there teaches it.

    Psychology

  • The coach's philosophy is simple: defend first, share the ball, and never take a shot before the third pass.

    Basketball

  • The kitchen's philosophy holds that nothing travels more than fifty miles, and every cook there can recite it.

    Cooking

  • The company's philosophy, ship small changes daily and talk to customers first, is printed on every new hire's badge.

    Startups

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