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as in senses
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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as in purposes
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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Recent Examples of meanings
Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.
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Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Both meanings are now visible in discussions of Venezuela.
—Andrew Latham, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The name of the restaurant had dual meanings.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Expressions that seem to defy explanation happen to be our favorite kind, and the meanings are often just inherently known by those who grew up hearing it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Cultural meanings and practices—like cuisines or genres of music—can eccentrically combine styles and forms.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
When Bevza the brand was born, of course, the woman at its helm could never have predicted that someone an ocean away would come to rely so heavily on the implicit meanings behind Bevza’s offerings.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
That could have several meanings.
—Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Because to me, things like nullify and void have definite meanings.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Both meanings are now visible in discussions of Venezuela.
—Andrew Latham, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
The name of the restaurant had dual meanings.
—Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Expressions that seem to defy explanation happen to be our favorite kind, and the meanings are often just inherently known by those who grew up hearing it.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2026
Cultural meanings and practices—like cuisines or genres of music—can eccentrically combine styles and forms.
—Jason Blakely, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
When Bevza the brand was born, of course, the woman at its helm could never have predicted that someone an ocean away would come to rely so heavily on the implicit meanings behind Bevza’s offerings.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
That could have several meanings.
—Miami Herald, 30 Dec. 2025
Because to me, things like nullify and void have definite meanings.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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Delight the senses with scented candles and hand soaps.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
12 Jan. 2026
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Your olfactory senses should inform your choice, too.—
Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
Ethan M. Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Marvel has publicly acknowledged that the studio's productions often scan actors' bodies, though the scans are generally only used for visual effects purposes rather than storing actors' likenesses for future projects.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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The comic book was stolen from Cage’s Los Angeles home in 2000 but was recovered in 2011 when it was found by a man who had purchased the contents of an old storage locker in southern California.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although at least the cake shows you its contents.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brett Hull, a dual citizen who was born in Canada and played internationally for the United States, had 741 goals.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Bringing Arcadia and Big Red food to customers year-round at festivals, corporate events, weddings, private parties and community events is another of Nguyen’s goals.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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Except for Skinny Pedro, none of the men doubted the company’s good intentions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Since the Chiefs last month announced their intentions to hop over the state line, many fans have felt a sense of sorrow.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
12 Jan. 2026
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Needham compiled its list by polling researchers for their ideas about which stocks would outperform in 2026.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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Let my trusty spreadsheet join the parade of ideas on splitting up California.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.—
Ann Rutledge,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Attorneys and advocates have repeatedly criticized the conditions in ICE’s detention center in Aurora and have protested against plans to open more facilities in parts of rural Colorado.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
15 Jan. 2026
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Full stack Huawei has expanded its Ascend series of AI chips in recent years and plans to launch its next-generation Ascend 950 in 2026.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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