theorist

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as in philosopher

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Recent Examples of theorist Fashion theorist Gabriele Mentges’s work has examined how the characteristics of materials like denim and leather can help the wearer feel not only physically protected from the outside world but also assist in creating a barrier between one and threats to one’s emotional self. — Glenys Johnson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 In a statement posted to Instagram, Michele shared his ruminations on intimacy as a sort of performance, citing the theorists Michel Foucault and Hannah Arendt. — James Factora, Them, 10 Mar. 2025 The eminent theorist and mathematician had trouble fitting into the classical form of education in his day. — John Werner, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 The Combahee River Collective Statement: Annotated The Black feminist collective's 1977 statement has been a bedrock document for academics, organizers and theorists for 45 years. — JSTOR Daily, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for theorist

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