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as in result
a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
one corollary of the rise of television was a massive makeover of radio's programming
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as in accompaniment
something that is found along with something else
increased taxes—or expanding deficits—are the inevitable corollary to any new government spending program
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Recent Examples of corollary
At first, these questions seemed almost like a stunt; the closest corollary that came to mind was Sacha Baron Cohen’s Ali G, asking ridiculous questions with a straight face and making comedy out of the interviewee’s struggle to answer.
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
That development begets compromises is no surprise; the question is how negative corollaries can be mitigated.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
And its corollary: When does the correctness of one’s position justify gagging etiquette and locking her in the closet?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Even if a rough consensus is possible about which areas and issues matter most and should therefore become the focus of U.S. activity, the necessary corollary is that other domains matter far less and should receive little to no attention and resources.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2022
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Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 8 Jan. 2025
That development begets compromises is no surprise; the question is how negative corollaries can be mitigated.
—By Charlie Campbell/gelephu, Bhutan, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025
And its corollary: When does the correctness of one’s position justify gagging etiquette and locking her in the closet?
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
Even if a rough consensus is possible about which areas and issues matter most and should therefore become the focus of U.S. activity, the necessary corollary is that other domains matter far less and should receive little to no attention and resources.
—Richard Fontaine, Foreign Affairs, 18 Nov. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corollary
Noun
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The result was one of the most transformative kitchen appliances in history, not because of new technology but because someone recognized an everyday problem—slow, inefficient cooking—applied a seemingly unrelated observation, and created a solution.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Waiting until the time is right can improve the result and increase the longevity of your paint.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Mar. 2025
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Crackers, nuts, jams, honey, fruit, and bread are ideal accompaniments.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Mar. 2025
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In my experience, the cheese course comes first in the U.S. and is more of grazing board with charcuterie and fun accompaniments.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The articles require a two-thirds majority vote, an outcome considered highly unlikely given the slim Republican majority and the need for significant Democratic support.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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While different courts may reach different outcomes, the broader legal questions can percolate before the Supreme Court may ultimately step in with a resolution.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Show how data from customers/employees contributes to product innovations; present plans for sharing resultant value. 2.—
James Felton Keith,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Finally, the resultant structure was coated in potassium hydroxide, which washes away less stable structures and leaves behind thousands of microscopic pores.—
Michael Franco,
New Atlas,
20 Dec. 2024
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During community conversations with Latinas, the economic and health consequences of lacking health insurance were a common topic.—
Noreen Sugrue,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Research shows that narcissistic employees are more likely to behave unethically, potentially leading to legal consequences.—
Jonathan Gay,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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That growth has been driven by product innovation, fulfillment efficiency, and sheer scale.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Vogue Beauty The biggest beauty stories, trends, and product recommendations.—
María Quiles,
Vogue,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Corollary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corollary. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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