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
Trust but Verify The old Ronald Regan axiom is so true for business.
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Domenic Rom, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Andrea Riquier Among serious Fed-watchers, there’s an axiom that new central bank chairs usually face a crisis early in their term.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But in the end, this can’t be argued with; if your axioms define more car use as bad, fixing the problems with cars isn’t likely to ever solve that.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The axiom in the banking industry long has been that banks are sold, not bought.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Domenic Rom, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 2026
Andrea Riquier Among serious Fed-watchers, there’s an axiom that new central bank chairs usually face a crisis early in their term.
—Rachel Barber, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
But in the end, this can’t be argued with; if your axioms define more car use as bad, fixing the problems with cars isn’t likely to ever solve that.
—Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The axiom in the banking industry long has been that banks are sold, not bought.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for axiom
Noun
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Even a middle school student would perceive a stark difference between someone who voices a bogus theory and someone who acts on it.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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In theory, that should be a straightforward fix.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Speaking between ballots, Tafoya repeatedly reminded delegates about the importance of winning the general election, while Schwarze encouraged them not to compromise their principles.—
Jay Gabler,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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Environmental sustainability must remain a core principle, with an emphasis on reducing emissions, improving transit access, and building resilient communities.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Congress this week released a bipartisan framework that would establish the first broad federal approach to AI regulation while temporarily preempting many state laws.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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As the result of a state law passed in 2024, DEEP is required to coordinate with at least two other New England states on contracts to purchase nuclear power.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The doctrine reached its peak with shareholder primacy.—
Steve Denning,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The appeal for young people, experts say, seems to be twofold — a disenchantment with other institutions and with the growing loneliness of life lived on social media, together with a church that, starting with Pope Francis, has focused less on doctrine and more on social justice.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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“Axiom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/axiom. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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