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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
Those dynamics have such a wide variety of messages and meanings and lessons to have.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
After cards are pulled, their meanings are interpreted through the lens of the reader’s question, circumstances and life history.
—Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
From a methodological point of view, these latter are considered multiple and varied subjective meanings of our life experiences that individuals mentally create in order to understand the world, while the involved process is called the construction of meaningful reality.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
The various colors of carnations also have meanings, like white carnations for good luck or pink ones for gratitude.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In its summary, the court ruled that words have meanings.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Their names have special meanings Kidman's father first suggested Sunday's name in honor of the Australian patron of the arts, Sunday Reed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Florists can provide helpful tips on choosing the right flowers for mom including how to reflect her preferences and understand the symbolic meanings of different flowers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 14 May 2026
After cards are pulled, their meanings are interpreted through the lens of the reader’s question, circumstances and life history.
—Vana Goblot, The Conversation, 13 May 2026
From a methodological point of view, these latter are considered multiple and varied subjective meanings of our life experiences that individuals mentally create in order to understand the world, while the involved process is called the construction of meaningful reality.
—Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 May 2026
The various colors of carnations also have meanings, like white carnations for good luck or pink ones for gratitude.
—Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 May 2026
Yet their meanings can be altered simply by changing context or editing a caption.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In its summary, the court ruled that words have meanings.
—Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Their names have special meanings Kidman's father first suggested Sunday's name in honor of the Australian patron of the arts, Sunday Reed.
—Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026
Florists can provide helpful tips on choosing the right flowers for mom including how to reflect her preferences and understand the symbolic meanings of different flowers.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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Go for a subtle scent that catches in the breeze rather than overpowers the senses.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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The experiment relied on a sensitive piece of equipment known as a torsion balance, a device that senses minute forces by measuring the twisting angle, or torsion, of metal masses suspended on a thin fiber, which must be operated in a vacuum.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
7 May 2026
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For all intents and purposes, the bulk of the offseason acquisition for the Dallas Cowboys is wrapped up.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Water conservation The communities of Auburn Hills, Rochester Hills and Orion Township have urged all of their residents to conserve water and use it only for necessary purposes.—
Nicholas Lentz,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Cask investing involves buying an oak barrel filled with Scotch — either shortly after the spirit's distillation or having already aged — and allowing its contents to mature over a period of 10 to 20 years, before selling it on.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
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Scarnecchia claimed that McDermitt and other co-workers had even stolen Fox's phone at work and searched its contents, which included graphic photos of her.—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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His five goals in all tied Bobby Ryan (2008-09) for the most by a Ducks rookie in a single postseason.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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McNeela has four goals this season.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Sarah Eddy, a second lawyer for OpenAI and its executives, said that Musk was lying to the jury about his true intentions.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
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Tennessee advanced a map that would break up the state’s only majority-Black district, and southern states that had already held primaries declared their intentions to redraw their maps in the near future.—
Hanna Rosin,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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Long before modern multiculturalism, the American founding itself drew heavily upon biblical ideas and categories rooted in the Torah.—
Ari Berman,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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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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Last month, Will County Board members approved Earthrise Energy’s plans for a 2,400-acre solar farm near Crete.—
Alicia Fabbre,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Citing statements from jurors and a county clerk who aided Hill, Murdaugh's lawyers say Hill urged jurors not to be confused by Murdaugh's defense tactics and to watch his body language — and that she was motivated by plans to publish a book about the case.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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