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Recent Examples of numeral
But now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where their columns once stood and read reproductions of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.
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ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for numeral
Noun
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The eight-time All-Star is one of the rare pitchers this century to maintain triple-digit velocity while staying healthy for more than a few seasons.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The news is sure to make purists groan, but the tradeoff is an output that reaches into four-digit territory.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Noun
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The number of teams and bowls involved could shift as discussions become more serious.—
Scott Dochterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The promises made and attacks scattered like buckshot on the San Francisco soundstage all seem much less important than the numbers that show up in opinion polls between now and Election Day.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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