The laws apply to everyone irrespective of race, creed or color.
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Creed
/kɹiːd/
Synonyms for "creed" (139 found)
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Closest matches (28)
Noun(10 words)
credoaffirmationsasseveratingbe preparedbeliefbelief systembeliefsbelieve without questionbelievingchurch doctrine
affirmanceaffirmationallegationannouncementannunciationarticles of faitharticles of religionassertionasseverationathanasian creedavermentavouchmentavowalbeliefcatechismchurchcommunionconclusion
Strong matches (42)
Noun(21 words)
confessionconfessionscredendumcredoscreedsdindoctrinedoctrinesdogmadogmasdogmatadogmatismdoxyequality fraternityethosfaith frameworkgospelgospelsidealogueideologies
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connectioncoursecredendacredocultdeclarationdenominationdictumdoctrinal statementdoctrinedogmaenunciationfaithformulated beliefgospelguiding principleguiding principlesidentityideologyipse dixit
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Related words (69)
Noun(19 words)
kindness mattersmethodismsmottophilosophiesphilosophyprincipleproclamationsreligious doctrineset beliefsshahadahshemasloganslogansswedish lärateachingstenettenetswatchwordwatchwords
Adjective(3 words)
libertarian municipalistreligious conceptstandard belief
linemanifestonicene creedorthodoxypersuasionplan of actionplatformpolicypolitical faithpolitical philosophypolitypositionposition paperpositive declarationpredicatepredicationprinciplesprocedureproclamationprofession
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: credo, affirmance, affirmation, affirmations, allegation.
- Sentence evidence is available for creed, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
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Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "creed".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "creed"
Keep "creed" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
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2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
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Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
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If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "creed" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
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More general
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6 entriesApostles' CreedNicene Creedcode of ethicscorporate creedethical codemoral code
Collocations
6 entriesApostles' CreedNicene Creedcorporate creedpersonal creedreligious creedshared creed
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
1 entriesSample sentences
24 total sentences available.
And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America — the heartache and the hope; the struggle and the progress; the times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes we can.
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And tonight, I think about all that she's seen throughout her century in America. The heartache and the hope, the struggle and the progress. The times we were told that we can't, and the people who pressed on with that American creed: Yes, we can.
Source: tatoeba (347789)
This is our chance to answer that call. This is our moment. This is our time, to put our people back to work and open doors of opportunity for our kids; to restore prosperity and promote the cause of peace; to reclaim the American dream and reaffirm that fundamental truth, that out of many, we are one; that while we breathe, we hope. And where we are met with cynicism and doubt and those who tell us that we can't, we will respond with that timeless creed that sums up the spirit of a people: Yes, we can.
Source: tatoeba (347798)
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Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "creed"?
Closest matches include credo, affirmance, affirmation, affirmations, allegation.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "creed"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.