Thomas

[tom-uhs, taw-mah]

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.”

Thomas

/ 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)

Idioms and Phrases

see doubting thomas.

Example Sentences

Thomas Tuchel said he accepted the pointed chants aimed in his direction by fans during the win over Latvia that secured England's place at the World Cup.

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“Expectations are still pretty high,” said Thomas Martin, senior portfolio manager at Globalt Investments.

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The U.S. has led in higher education because we have had universities that promote free inquiry without fear or favor and that adhere to Thomas Jefferson’s ideals: namely, self-governance and freedom from outside controls.

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"It is largest AI hub we are investing in anywhere outside the US," said Thomas Kurian, CEO Google Cloud, in a ceremony in New Delhi, announcing the AI hub in Visakhapatnam.

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Bayes' rule takes its name from Thomas Bayes, who described his method for calculating conditional probabilities in "An Essay Towards Solving a Problem in the Doctrine of Chances."

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