Thomas

American  

[tom-uhs, taw-mah] / ˈtɒm əs, tɔˈmɑ /

noun

1. an apostle who demanded proof of Christ's Resurrection, becoming the apostle to whom the expression “ doubting Thomas ” refers. John 20:24–29.

2. Augustus, 1857–1934, U.S. playwright, journalist, and actor.

3. (Charles Louis) Ambroise 1811–96, French composer.

4. Clarence, born 1948, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court since 1991.

5. Dylan (Marlais) 1914–53, Welsh poet and short-story writer.

6. George Henry, 1816–70, Union general in the U.S. Civil War.

7. Isaiah, 1749–1831, U.S. printer, journalist and publisher of Revolutionary literature.

8. Isiah Zeke, born 1961, U.S. basketball player, coach, and executive.

9. John, 1724–76, American physician and general in the American Revolution.

10. Lowell (Jackson), 1892–1981, U.S. newscaster, world traveler, and writer.

11. Martha Carey, 1857–1935, U.S. educator and women's-rights advocate.

12. Norman (Mattoon) 1884–1968, U.S. socialist leader and political writer.

13. Seth, 1785–1859, U.S. clock designer and manufacturer.

14. Theodore, 1835–1905, U.S. orchestra conductor, born in Germany.

15. William Isaac, 1863–1947, U.S. sociologist.

16. a male given name: from an Aramaic word meaning “twin.”

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Thomas British  

/ ˈtɒməs /

noun

1. Saint. Also called: doubting Thomas. one of the twelve apostles, who refused to believe in Christ's resurrection until he had seen his wounds (John 20:24–29). Feast day: July 3 or Dec 2l or Oct 6

2. Ambroise (ɑ̃brwaz). 1811–96, French composer of light operas, including Mignon (1866)

3. Dylan ( Marlais ) (ˈdɪlən). 1914–53, Welsh poet and essayist. His works include the prose Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog (1940), the verse collection Deaths and Entrances (1946), and his play for voices Under Milk Wood (1954)

4. ( Philip ) Edward, pen name Edward Eastaway. 1878–1917, British poet and critic: killed in World War I

5. R ( onald ) S ( tuart ). 1913–2000, Welsh poet and clergyman. His collections include Song at the Year's Turning (1955), Not that He Brought Flowers (1968), and Laboratories of the Spirit (1975)

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Thomas Idioms  

1. see doubting thomas.

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Example Sentences

Paul Thomas Anderson and “One Battle” have dominated the precursor awards, but Ryan Coogler and “Sinners” have gained momentum in recent weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

Thomas Ramos' last-gasp penalty to win the championship for France came after a handful of moments England will replay in their minds for a while.

From BBC

Its director Paul Thomas Anderson is one of the greatest auteurs of contemporary US cinema, but has never won any of his 11 previous nominations for films including "There Will Be Blood" and "Boogie Nights."

From Barron's

One Battle is the clear frontrunner after a string of big wins at precursor ceremonies, and its director Paul Thomas Anderson is widely predicted to finally win his first Oscar for directing.

From BBC

Dr. Thomas Bornschlögl, other lead author, from the same L'Oréal team adds: "This reveals that hair growth is not driven only by cell division -- instead, outer root sheath actively pull the hair upwards."

From Science Daily