axioms

plural of axiom

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of axioms The hope of deriving one set of rules, or axioms, to govern all mathematical truths was fatally undermined. Theodore McDarrah, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 The experts then had to agree on the fundamental truths, or axioms, that were accepted as true even thought they could not be proven. Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for axioms
Noun
  • But experts have a few theories about how these dietary habits might influence osteoporosis risk.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 3 Sep. 2025
  • On TikTok, there are endless videos featuring fan theories and commentary that have garnered thousands of views.
    Olivia Petter, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • This doesn’t necessarily point to belief systems or doctrines, but rather the communal and reflective aspects of spirituality.
    Robert B. Tucker, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • While contestants form their own codes of ethics and unspoken social doctrines, the villa speaks its own design language, which guides the behavior of the islanders and keeps the show running smoothly.
    Tayler Adigun, Architectural Digest, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Schneider said any crackdowns on potential violators are more likely to be aimed at organized efforts to circumvent consumer protection laws, rather than go after every individual who may skirt regulations.
    Arpan Lobo, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Due to the state's open records laws, the lottery must, upon request, release the name and city of the winner.
    Steven Martinez, jsonline.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The advent of short-form cricket has seen fielding standards rise rapidly in the past decade.
    James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The standards for staffing levels are based on federal regulations from the Office of Personnel Management.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Axioms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axioms. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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