1
as in sense
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the unmistakable meaning of the skier's upraised arms as he finished his spectacular run
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2
as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the people have a right to know what the president's meaning is in getting the nation involved in this war
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
gave me a meaning look after I said that
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1
as in denoting
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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as in weighing
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
these colder nights mean autumn has truly arrived
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Recent Examples of meaning
Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The findings of this recent study show that the default behavior of these systems is to compress meaning toward what is most familiar, recognizable and easy to regenerate.
—Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.
—Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Texas law does allow a defense if the interference was speech only, meaning verbal criticism without physical action.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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Noun
No spa treatment or fitness routine can spark this profound sense of holistic wellbeing—perhaps the true meaning of the African massage.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The findings of this recent study show that the default behavior of these systems is to compress meaning toward what is most familiar, recognizable and easy to regenerate.
—Ahmed Elgammal, Fortune, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Matt Greene explains why LLMs are built for a post-meaning world.
—Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.
—Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Verb
Hialeah elects its council members at large, meaning all candidates run citywide.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2026
Texas law does allow a defense if the interference was speech only, meaning verbal criticism without physical action.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaning
Noun
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For the Staals, the technology offered a clear sense of what was happening inside Ethan just early enough to help him through it.—
Mayo Clinic News Network,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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This popular usage makes abundant sense.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In a consumer environment growing increasingly skeptical, leading with purpose and transparency builds trust and authority that will compound over time.—
Serenity Gibbons,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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In a prepared speech, Kristi Noem lied about the events, claiming Alex Pretti approached agents with a firearm, and that Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse, came for the sole purpose of murder.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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That sounds like something a premium TV service and its subscribers could keep a good, heavily suggestive grip on for at least 10 years.—
Erik Adams,
The Atlantic,
18 Jan. 2026
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The agents’ demand that Good exit her vehicle is suggestive of an intent to take her into custody.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Outstanding Chef is a national category, denoting a chef who has set high standards to the broader culinary culture.—
Brock Keeling,
Daily News,
21 Jan. 2026
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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According to the Times, the Met is weighing the sale after delays finalizing a deal with Saudi Arabia that would see the opera company perform in the Gulf nation three weeks each winter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Supreme Court is also weighing whether his tariff authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act is even constitutional.—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Volunteering For One High-Visibility Initiative When the year begins, many teams are planning major initiatives, strategic meetings or kickoffs for important projects.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Several New Jersey school districts are planning to welcome students back on Tuesday, but some places, like Jersey City, have been forced to cancel classes for a second day due to the clean-up after the snowstorm proving to be a daunting task.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Analyst sentiment remains cautiously optimistic for the long term, with consensus price targets indicating possible upside from current levels—but only if Peloton can steer its trajectory towards sustained growth and profitability.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Republican voters have expressed substantial support for the officer’s actions, with 77 percent of Republicans indicating the shooting was justified, reflecting a partisan divide on the legitimacy of aggressive immigration enforcement tactics.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Please note that if a mental health condition of significance is truly at hand, relying on AI is not the way to proceed.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tell me more about the Bay Area’s significance in cocktail history.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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