as in theory
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an idea or statement put forth and accepted as true by many people
The retired judge recounted the old legal axiom which states that justice and law are not always the same.
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Recent Examples of axiom
In other words, as Cleveland tore through the league last season, the players responded to most of the milestones reached with a collective shrug and worn axioms about nothing mattering until the playoffs.
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Rob Picciolo axiom of ’98 that a ballplayer shouldn’t be surprised by anything that happens in a game, Cronenworth got a great jump out of the batter’s box, cornered first base precisely and made a crisp slide into second base.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
This is an axiom; indeed, delegation is one of the first skills typically required of new managers.
—Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2025
However, as Hooker suggests, the training of modern AI models defies that axiom.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
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Joe Vardon, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Rob Picciolo axiom of ’98 that a ballplayer shouldn’t be surprised by anything that happens in a game, Cronenworth got a great jump out of the batter’s box, cornered first base precisely and made a crisp slide into second base.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
This is an axiom; indeed, delegation is one of the first skills typically required of new managers.
—Harvard Business Review, 24 Aug. 2025
However, as Hooker suggests, the training of modern AI models defies that axiom.
—IEEE Spectrum, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiom
Noun
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Manuel’s approach to narrative structure draws on literary and philosophical theory.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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And some have theorized that being a carrier for cystic fibrosis can defend against severe cholera, although the evidence for this theory is more scant.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
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Part of the Fort Hill Wellness Series presented by the Naperville Park District, the hour-long discussion will cover the basic principles of cancer and how to navigate a colon cancer diagnosis, a news release said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Feb. 2026
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For a deeper look at Cramer’s approach, read his Guide to Investing for his key investment principles.—
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CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Canada already has far stronger gun laws than the United States, and mass shootings are extremely rare.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Democrats are calling for judicial warrants before agents can enter private property, a ban on ICE agents wearing face masks, requiring the use of body cameras and new laws for use-of-force standards.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Brazil thus ceased to be a peripheral observer of this geopolitical playbook and became its active protagonist, setting the stage for the doctrine’s most devastating domestic application.—
Evandro Cruz Silva,
The Dial,
10 Feb. 2026
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Sarma offers precision From an operational perspective, Sarma reflects a broader shift in Russian artillery doctrine toward greater precision, survivability, and mobility.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Axiom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiom. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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