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an idea or statement that can be proved from other ideas or statements
Her theorem was based on years studying the laws of physics.
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Recent Examples of theorem
So mathematicians kept band matrices on their to-do list, hoping to turn the theories into theorems.
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Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Not only do abelian surfaces show up in real life—the real life of a mathematician, that is—but proving a modularity theorem about them would open new mathematical doors.
—Joseph Howlett, Wired News, 27 July 2025
Such fevered speculation cannot be disproved like a mathematical theorem.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
The theorem offers an equation for how much data can be sent across a communications channel in the presence of noise.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 15 Aug. 2025
Not only do abelian surfaces show up in real life—the real life of a mathematician, that is—but proving a modularity theorem about them would open new mathematical doors.
—Joseph Howlett, Wired News, 27 July 2025
Such fevered speculation cannot be disproved like a mathematical theorem.
—Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 24 July 2025
The theorem offers an equation for how much data can be sent across a communications channel in the presence of noise.
—Bob Pearson, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorem
Noun
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The most effective education models are those that blend theory with real-world practice.—
Sanjay Srivastava,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Testing particle physics theories, the $8 billion LHC was composed of superconducting magnets that allowed scientists to study subatomic particles including protons, electrons, quarks and photons.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Over glitchy computer beats and a light wash of synths, Bowie outlined his late-period artistic thesis.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Eighteen up-and-coming designers presented five looks from their design thesis collection highlighting certain themes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorem. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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