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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program
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Recent Examples of corollary
Most of all, the festival has embraced such upheaval as a necessary corollary of its programming; the most urgent headlines of the day have seldom been far from the festival’s screens, and Tuttle’s inaugural program proved no exception.
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
One person with knowledge of the brewing deal brought up the David Blitzer situation as a possible corollary.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
But the corollary of having so much variety is that even a seasoned skier can be paralyzed by choice.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
These aesthetic flourishes find an auditory corollary in Kenneth Blume’s swelling, spectral score, which toggles between sinister and ecstatic.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
One person with knowledge of the brewing deal brought up the David Blitzer situation as a possible corollary.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
But the corollary of having so much variety is that even a seasoned skier can be paralyzed by choice.
—Todd Plummer, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2025
These aesthetic flourishes find an auditory corollary in Kenneth Blume’s swelling, spectral score, which toggles between sinister and ecstatic.
—Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollary
Noun
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The Webb telescope observations could have occurred by chance or could be the result of previously unknown chemical processes at work on K2-18b.—
George Petras,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Friday’s result provided further clarity on the Heat’s draft pick situation.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
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At the market, the public is encouraged to sell, shop and sip their way through various vendor stalls, with a wide variety of merchandise — and with surprise musical accompaniment.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Without this accompaniment, there's a risk of getting stuck in superficial layers of reflection without getting to the real bottom of the matter.—
Veronica Angela,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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The most devastating of all those outcomes undoubtedly came in 2021 when, with a 3-1 series lead, the Leafs failed to close out the Habs with three chances to do so.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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But as contagious as measles is, the outcome caused by just a few cases could be devastating, especially for children.—
Dan Sweeney,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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This shift in perception could have long-term consequences for universities, the labor market, and broader economic mobility, especially as alternative pathways like trade schools, online certifications, and direct-to-career programs gain popularity.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Many scams are designed to isolate victims, urging secrecy or fabricating legal consequences to keep them from asking for help.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Built to last in any environment, the products can be customized to store anywhere from 4 to 40 pairs of shoes at the same time, with the peace of mind that there will be no dripping or dirt accumulating on the floor or shoes lower on the rack.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA Today,
22 Apr. 2025
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Avocado makes a ton of great organic sleep products, particularly its Green Mattress and Eco Mattress Topper.—
Nena Farrell,
Wired News,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Corollary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corollary. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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