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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 two decided to formalize Viazovska’s proofs by translating every term, definition and theorem referenced into Lean code.
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet their queries extend beyond asking a chatbot to define the Pythagorean theorem or to explain the significance of Boo Radley’s character in To Kill a Mockingbird.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
In the mid-Aughts, armed with the theorem, the rationalists discovered that humanity is in jeopardy of a rogue superintelligent AI wiping out all life on the planet.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This is known as the no-cloning theorem and has been considered a strength in quantum applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2026
Yet their queries extend beyond asking a chatbot to define the Pythagorean theorem or to explain the significance of Boo Radley’s character in To Kill a Mockingbird.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 25 Feb. 2026
In the mid-Aughts, armed with the theorem, the rationalists discovered that humanity is in jeopardy of a rogue superintelligent AI wiping out all life on the planet.
—Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
This is known as the no-cloning theorem and has been considered a strength in quantum applications.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theorem
Noun
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The adult world is studied and emulated in a manner that suggests praxis but no theory.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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There is one theory that people may outlive their physical bodies but there may be a way to upload their consciousness into a digital realm where human existence could go on indefinitely.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Here Hathaway is divine and deceptive in equal measure, offering a kind of thesis statement for her whole deal as an actress.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
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Even so, Jefferies said this wasn't part of their Buy thesis on the stock and that SERENA-6 was only a small part of the company's $80 billion 2030 sales goal.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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“Theorem.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theorem. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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