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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
The revenue equivalence theorem states that, under certain idealized mathematical conditions, a seller should expect the same revenue under all four auction types.
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
In 2026, they may be reminded of another political theorem: There is no education in the second kick from a mule.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
But mathematicians think Taylor and Wiles’ modularity theorem is just one instance of a universal fact.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 2 June 2025
Suppose the scenario does come to pass that the best theorems some decades from now, or maybe even sooner, are theorems proved and even created by machines.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2025
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Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 9 June 2025
In 2026, they may be reminded of another political theorem: There is no education in the second kick from a mule.
—Michael Graham, Boston Herald, 6 June 2025
But mathematicians think Taylor and Wiles’ modularity theorem is just one instance of a universal fact.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 2 June 2025
Suppose the scenario does come to pass that the best theorems some decades from now, or maybe even sooner, are theorems proved and even created by machines.
—Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for theorem
Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorem
Noun
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On Tuesday afternoon, when a reporter attempted to ask Bondi about the foreign-intelligence theory and the video-clock issue, Trump cut in.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
10 July 2025
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With the biggest advocate for the impact theory gone, the mystery has lingered for decades.—
Mike Bezemek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 July 2025
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But Musselman sees the ongoing turbulence in the world — conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East — as proof of Union’s thesis.—
David Jeans,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In one scene, Agnes is wearing a pair of chunky combat boots, and old, worn pages of her thesis are taped to her window.—
Katy Waldman,
New Yorker,
29 June 2025
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“Theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorem. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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