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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
These measurements confirmed a 54-year-old theorem from the late physicist Stephen Hawking about how black holes grow when their mass increases.
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Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Running a university required the same instincts as solving a theorem: define the problem, test the possibilities and accept that progress only comes through struggle.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
So mathematicians kept band matrices on their to-do list, hoping to turn the theories into theorems.
—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
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Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
Running a university required the same instincts as solving a theorem: define the problem, test the possibilities and accept that progress only comes through struggle.
—Hanna Kang, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
So mathematicians kept band matrices on their to-do list, hoping to turn the theories into theorems.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorem
Noun
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The season drew heavy criticism for its glacial pace and incoherent plotting, generating more Reddit theories than actual scares and leaving viewers more haunted by what could have been.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Combining investigative journalism, DNA analysis and cinematic dramatization, the docuseries examines four competing theories about Columbus’ origins and the mystery around the titles bestowed on him by the Catholic Monarchs.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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At the top of the next hour, the Rose Theater went dim and the thesis turned kinetic.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
29 Sep. 2025
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Con 2025 event, RBC Capital analyst Matthew Hedberg reiterated a buy rating on CrowdStrike with a 12-month price target of $510, saying the commentary from management, partners and customers reinforced his bullish long-term thesis.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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