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

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Thomas

She remarried in 1971 to makeup artist-turned manager Thomas Lucas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Thomas Markle has strongly rejected the claims as "lies" which are being used to destroy his reputation.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

Meghan confirmed on Friday she had previously been informed about "disturbing allegations" about her estranged father, Thomas Markle.

From BBC ● Oct. 25, 2026

Philippine police are examining materials reportedly discovered by Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr., while clearing out their father’s former home in Cebu.

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

Like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson grew up in Virginia’s elite world of plantation life.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis

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