Synonyms of principle

principle

noun

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.

Related Words

• rule
• law
• standard
• value
• belief
• tenet
• theory
• precept
• moral
• hypothesis
• proposition
• norm
• axiom
• basis
• doctrine
• thesis
• truism
• dogma
• foundation
• gospel
• verity
• inference
• declaration
• assertion
• canon
• dictum
• affirmation
• deduction
• assumption
• conclusion
• premise
• ground
• presumption
• presupposition
• postulate
• hypothetical
• given
• supposition
• if
• avouchment
• ipse dixit

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of principle

The same principle applies when an SMB is preparing to raise capital. — Loran Armstrong, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Broader materials-design principle The research was carried out alongside partners at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, TU Bergakademie Freiberg in Germany, and the City University of Hong Kong. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026

These same principles apply when responding to attention seekers on social media. — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 Oct. 2026

And the same organizing principles used to corral chaos in that closet can be used by the rest of us. — Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026