Definition of numeralnext
as in digit
a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4

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Recent Examples of numeral Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026 On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac. Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026 But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand. The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026 This timepiece from Fossil features a rectangular face and Roman numerals for a supremely elegant look. John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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Noun
  • Previously, the city had only experienced one triple-digit day in March since records began in 1895.
    Dan Peck, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • However, the inaugural event was marred by a triple-digit heat wave and was a financial disaster.
    Vanessa Franko, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Practically, the new constitution reduced the number of seats in Parliament by half and redistricted the electoral map to grant Fidesz a distinct structural advantage.
    Kapil Komireddi, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
  • This member of the Unbound Collection by Hyatt feels more removed than most places in the Catskills, helped by the fact that there are only a small number of accommodations spread across a large property.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.

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