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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
Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Wilson’s achievement is to bring these meanings forward without flattening the poem’s strangeness or grandeur.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
The genius of the document lies not in the original, local intentions that might be excavated from it, but in the meanings that later generations have projected onto it.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
What seems so straightforward on the surface eventually reveals deeper meanings and truths.
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Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Wilson’s achievement is to bring these meanings forward without flattening the poem’s strangeness or grandeur.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
Aiyuk appears to direct two common insults at the subject of the video — almost certainly the 49ers — by using the literal, nonprofane meanings of the terms rather than saying the vulgar words themselves.
—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2026
The genius of the document lies not in the original, local intentions that might be excavated from it, but in the meanings that later generations have projected onto it.
—
New York Times,
9 June 2026
What seems so straightforward on the surface eventually reveals deeper meanings and truths.
—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.
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If nothing else, the commercial break gave Swiss coach Murat Yakin enough time to come to his senses.
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Sheriff's officials said a detailed investigation determined three employees used the system for non-law enforcement purposes, violating both agency policy and Georgia law.
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While the singer-songwriter has been vocal about her disdain for generative AI models, her latest argument against it comes after learning hundreds of her own songs have been used for training purposes.
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The statements and opinions expressed by the talent in this contents are personal and do not represent the views of the studio.
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.
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Crevier, 25, had career highs with seven goals, 18 assists, and 25 points in 78 games with the Blackhawks during the 2025-26 season.
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Cristiano Ronaldo looks to be in top form after struggling in his World Cup opener, scoring two goals already today.
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The study measured stated preferences and intentions online, so future work could test cost per wear in actual stores to observe real shopping behavior.
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That same underlying rhythm in laughter is shaped by a conscious control to communicate varying emotions and intentions.
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Virgo August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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August 23 – September 22 Friends bring ideas that test your routines.
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.
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Britain remembers well the fiasco of 2022, when then-Prime Minister Liz Truss triggered a mass sell-off of bonds after presenting plans for huge unfunded tax cuts.
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In communities nationwide, officials said ICE canceled plans to convert commercial warehouses into large detention sites.
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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