as in theory
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an idea or statement put forth and accepted as true by many people
The retired judge recounted the old legal axiom which states that justice and law are not always the same.
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Recent Examples of axiom
The famous wrestler Sting, in describing his character change in 1996 from a clear babyface to a darker, enigmatic character, offered the perfect axiom about predicting the future.
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Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There is a long list of axioms to confirm that notion.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
In time these theories seemed no longer mere theories but axioms, part of the given, as basic as the four humors had once seemed in any consideration of human health.
—Tom Wolfe, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Sports and music are both proof points and beneficiaries of this axiom.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Richard Deitsch, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
There is a long list of axioms to confirm that notion.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Nov. 2024
In time these theories seemed no longer mere theories but axioms, part of the given, as basic as the four humors had once seemed in any consideration of human health.
—Tom Wolfe, Harper's Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
Sports and music are both proof points and beneficiaries of this axiom.
—Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiom
Noun
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Follow Di Placido for more meme explainers, television reviews, film theories and deep dives into digital culture.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Other theories include the theory that Lottie died by suicide.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although platforms can rise and fall faster than the tiny-eyeglasses fashion trend, the principles of good marketing stand the test of time.—
Renae Gregoire,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Exercises independent judgment in the application of the principles and practices of planning, design, construction and administration of a variety of construction projects.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2025
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This law set the nationwide dates of daylight saving time from the last Sunday in April until the last Sunday in October.—
Beth Ann Malow,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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But the deal would ultimately involve the purchase of bricks and mortar, or their construction: a simple and predictable future course of actions or change in ownership of property, protected and cosseted by lawyers and courts – by the rule of law.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Francis’s promise to reconsider the doctrine of priestly celibacy had gone nowhere . . .—
Paul Elie,
The New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2025
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The case also argues that the DOGE access violates federal administrative law and the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine.—
Anthony Izaguirre,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Axiom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiom. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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