Thaddeus

[thad-ee-uhs]

noun

1. one of the twelve apostles. Matthew 10:3.

2. a male given name.

Thaddeus

/ ˈθædɪəs /

noun

1. New Testament one of the 12 apostles (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:18), traditionally identified with Jude

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thaddeus¹

From Late Latin Thaddaeus, from Greek Thaddaîos, from Aramaic Thaddai, of uncertain meaning

Example Sentences

Freshman quarterback Thaddeus Breaux completed 31 of 45 passes for 270 yards, with touchdown passes to Kristian Leslie and Jacob Riley.

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Coach Elijah Asante expects big things out of his Yankees and freshman quarterback Thaddeus Breaux II. He touted his Hamilton High squad to defeat Gardena Serra in Week 1, ultimately stumbling over his words as his team fell 47-0.

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It was 33-0 at halftime, and highly regarded freshman quarterback Thaddeus Breaux of Hamilton was getting a lesson in what playing a Southern Section Division 1 opponent looks like.

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First pass is a completion for Hamilton freshman Thaddeus Breaux.

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Thaddeus Johnson, a senior fellow with the Council on Criminal Justice, said the administration’s actions not only threaten democracy, but they also have real consequences for local leaders and residents.

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