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the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
we should assume that the author is using the word in its ordinary signification
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Recent Examples of signification
According to Baudrillard, consumption is institutionalized as a signification as well as a social differentiation process.
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Ayse Binay Kurultay,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale.
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Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
The result is a concept devoid of signification on its own terms.
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Literary Hub,
24 Mar. 2026
More Samuel Corum/Getty Images The final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, contains signification revisions and rescissions to clean energy grant programs enacted as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
William is studying Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and writing a thesis on the theory of signification.
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Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
What once had been a multitude of beings with varying cultural and spiritual significations—not to mention consciousnesses of their own—became commodities that held value only when inserted into a by-now self-propelling and endlessly expanding market.
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Ben Ehrenreich,
The New Republic,
10 May 2023
The apartment signs of L.A. announce location through flair, decadence, strangeness, absurdity, signification.
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Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2022
Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location.
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Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
16 Jan. 2018
Ayse Binay Kurultay,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
11 May 2026
Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale.
—
Horace D. Ballard,
Artforum,
22 Apr. 2026
The result is a concept devoid of signification on its own terms.
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Literary Hub,
24 Mar. 2026
More Samuel Corum/Getty Images The final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, contains signification revisions and rescissions to clean energy grant programs enacted as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
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Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 July 2025
William is studying Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and writing a thesis on the theory of signification.
—
Cressida Leyshon,
The New Yorker,
15 Jan. 2024
What once had been a multitude of beings with varying cultural and spiritual significations—not to mention consciousnesses of their own—became commodities that held value only when inserted into a by-now self-propelling and endlessly expanding market.
—
Ben Ehrenreich,
The New Republic,
10 May 2023
The apartment signs of L.A. announce location through flair, decadence, strangeness, absurdity, signification.
—
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2022
Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location.
—
Amber Jorgenson,
Discover Magazine,
16 Jan. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signification
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That night was freighted with meaning; a win could set the team up for potential advancement, while a loss could dim those hopes.
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Luxury brands now face the challenge of amplifying that meaning—distinct from the price/value equation—to enhance people’s lives in more personal, emotionally resonant ways.
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Cancer season shifts your focus towards nurturing a felt sense of security.
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Starmer has vowed to fight any leadership contest, deepening the sense of crisis within the Labour Party.
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In Juneteenth traditions, the color red holds historical significance.
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Haiti vs Brazil, more than a soccer game Despite the final result, the significance of the match extended beyond soccer.
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This article was created by content specialists using various tools, including AI.
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Before publishing, journalists reviewed this content in compliance with McClatchy Media’s AI policy.
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Anguay succeeds Paul Lau, a 45-year veteran of the utility who in January announced his intention to retire.
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The Flammability of Materials on the Moon experiment announced its intention to burn various materials on the moon.
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Kelly and Watts say the intent was never to rewrite the narrative or portray anyone in an unfair light.
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Manfred said the purpose of the rule is to prevent players from becoming messengers for political or social issues while in uniform, because many messages can offend some portion of the fan base, even if that is not the player’s intent.
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“Signification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signification. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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