as in rule
something (such as a belief or value) that helps a person know what is right and wrong and that influences their actions
He refused to participate on principle. It is against her principles to steal.
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Recent Examples of principle
But even the principles themselves are open enough to interpretation that their implementation will matter.
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ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed legislation that stands for the principle that workers who bear the sacrifices of a strike shouldn’t be forced to do so alone.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
The clean principle means cleaning not only your watermelon but also your hands, knives, and other utensils before cutting into and preparing the fruit.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Many organizations focus specifically on empowering women to take control of their health and well-being, offering community support and resources that align with feminist principles.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for principle
ArsTechnica, 2 June 2025
The Connecticut General Assembly has passed legislation that stands for the principle that workers who bear the sacrifices of a strike shouldn’t be forced to do so alone.
—Chris Mattei, Hartford Courant, 2 June 2025
The clean principle means cleaning not only your watermelon but also your hands, knives, and other utensils before cutting into and preparing the fruit.
—Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025
Many organizations focus specifically on empowering women to take control of their health and well-being, offering community support and resources that align with feminist principles.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 1 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for principle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for principle
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Though this deal brings some uniformity to the rules, states still have separate laws regarding how NIL can be doled out, which could lead to legal challenges.—
Eddie Pells,
Baltimore Sun,
7 June 2025
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Supporters say the new rules are necessary to keep California on track for its climate goals.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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As the company gears up to celebrate five years of redefining the industry standard, its mission for the future remains clear: bringing ideas to life and creating new revenue sources for small businesses.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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In response, Taiwan's hospitals are taking decisive action by integrating artificial intelligence and robotics to support their staff and maintain high standards of patient care.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Oyun-Erdene’s supporters say his ouster had three drivers: Firstly, and with a dash of irony, his relentless pursuit of official graft, including a draft law his cabinet just submitted that would compel all public officials to justify their income.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Newsom said in a court filing on Thursday that troops had moved beyond those allowable duties to actively assist ICE agents in making arrests, in violation of a federal law known as the Posse Comitatus Act, which is designed to prevent the military from being used as a domestic police force.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2025
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Perplexity, which is currently fundraising at a $14 billion valuation, has shown strong interest in the smartphone market and understanding of the value of being a default AI service.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had begun to understand the value of an off day as he’s dealt with discomfort in his ankle this season.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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“Principle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/principle. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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