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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
Bella meaning beautiful and Luna translating to moon, which could relate to their popularity given their bilingual meanings.
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Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Though the terms may often be used in similar contexts and share some overlap — Hispanic and Latino possess distinct meanings and represent different ways of describing people.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Kriitmaa pointed out that even seemingly positive phrases can carry hidden meanings.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The line break produces simultaneous meanings.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
These words have different meanings in the context of AAVE, some say, and using them in a way that appropriates or stereotypes certain people groups strips away the importance of the original definitions.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This year, eight participants—from youth to elders—took to the plaza stage to discuss the origins, materials, and meanings behind their distinctive outfits.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Angele Latham, The Tennessean, 3 Sep. 2025
Though the terms may often be used in similar contexts and share some overlap — Hispanic and Latino possess distinct meanings and represent different ways of describing people.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The team consults the Urban Dictionary for meanings of less common terms and reviews an internal document of objectionable configurations.
—Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2025
Kriitmaa pointed out that even seemingly positive phrases can carry hidden meanings.
—Justin Sablich, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
The line break produces simultaneous meanings.
—Literary Hub
august 25, Literary Hub, 25 Aug. 2025
These words have different meanings in the context of AAVE, some say, and using them in a way that appropriates or stereotypes certain people groups strips away the importance of the original definitions.
—Mia Thurow, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
This year, eight participants—from youth to elders—took to the plaza stage to discuss the origins, materials, and meanings behind their distinctive outfits.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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But the fourth, a par three, awakens the senses with sweeping sea views, the smell of salt air, and the promise of what’s to come.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Games are fast-paced, with nonstop activity bombarding the senses and showmanship emphasized as much as — or more than — athleticism.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Sep. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes only and does not substitute for professional medical advice.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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While the output is video with depth maps rather than true 3D models, this information can be converted into 3D point clouds for reconstruction purposes.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 Sep. 2025
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After all, the Halloween Shop only just launched, and half of its contents are already on sale!—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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The shipper provided the freight forwarder with information about the shipment, including contents, value, destination and recipient, according to the document.—
Christina Hall,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The goals of the program are to reduce barriers to entry in the industry, foster professional development and equip students with leadership development skills.—
Staff reports,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Many of the aforementioned executives have sought friendlier ties with Trump, often appearing at events alongside the president to announce moves that align with the administration’s goals on emerging technologies and American reshoring.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Increasingly dismayed, Dudek hatched a plan that seemed to embody his mix of good intentions, hubris and melodrama.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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The requirement for Staveley to clarify her intentions is because of the fact that 13 per cent of the shares in Tottenham Hotspur Limited — those not owned by ENIC — are in theory publicly tradable.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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But Enyedi is a master stylist who knows how to create a certain mood, mixing visual poetry with deadpan humor, and big ideas with quotidian foibles, in a film that explores our mysterious relationship with both the green world and one another.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Sep. 2025
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Fortunately, Swift and Kelce seem to share similar values and are publicly supportive of each other’s careers, but for many people, ideas about what a man or woman is supposed to do can be an obstacle, Lutter said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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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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The plans and the construction underway have come as welcome news to community leaders who have long been trying to preserve the history of Pan Am.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Google to challenge order Google criticized the ruling and plans to appeal.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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