MEANINGS Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

meanings

noun

plural of meaning

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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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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 The judge found that only one of the meanings alleged by MacInnes was conveyed by any of the four posts. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 22 July 2026 However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026 The pioneering artist Julia Scher has focused on the different shapes and meanings of surveillance for decades. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 18 July 2026 The inspiration behind this rock-and-roll icon, however, lies in Hindu spiritual symbolism, whose meanings contrast sharply with the rebellious image the logo projects. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 17 July 2026 How do the meanings of these homes change across time, and what drives those changes? — Amelia Soth, JSTOR Daily, 15 July 2026 Many of the pieces hold special meanings like luck, wealth, prosperity and fertility. — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026 The brain must coordinate meanings, words and sounds at extraordinary speed, and sometimes those moving parts briefly collide. — Karen Stollznow, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 Yes, there are deeper meanings to be found in these pages, but their surface is nonetheless basically comic. — Literary Hub, 6 July 2026

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Noun

The rooftop offers a counterpoint—a setting where visitors can reconnect with their senses through elements like shade, the breeze, and seasonal plantings.

— Oset Babür-Winter, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
Magnetoreception is one of the most controversial animal senses.

— Laura Russo, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of senses

Noun

As is normal in active, high-profile investigations, the federal court docket shows the search warrant was originally filed by DOJ under seal, shielding its contents from public view.

— Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
According to Grassley, the FBI’s stated reason for recalling the report was concern that its contents would contradict then-FBI Director Christopher Wray’s congressional testimony.

— Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026

Definition of contents

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That total was only one higher than Chelsea’s record for the fewest goals conceded in an English football season (15).

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
McCabe said that one of the goals is to minimize impacts on homeowners and businesses that are along the route.

— Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026

Definition of goals

Noun

But despite the best of intentions to genuinely surprise audiences, the endeavor didn’t quite go as planned due to various forms of online leaks.

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Here against France, Bouaddi tries to evade the onrushing Desire Doue with a drag-back, only for the forward to read his intentions, winning the ball in a dangerous attacking area.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of intentions

Noun

As always, the fans came to Ballroom 20 ready to throw their own questions and ideas at the creative team.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 24 July 2026
In order to explore, to be open to new ideas and experiences—all core to eroticism, in Perel’s view—people have to feel stable enough to let their guard down.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026

Definition of ideas

Noun

The city encourages developers to meet with the Charlotte Department of Transportation before starting construction to figure out staging and parking plans.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Trump on Monday announced plans to impose a 50% tariff on certain Canadian imports, citing what officials called trade discrimination against American companies in the dairy, auto and alcohol industries.

— Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

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