Thesaurus results for NUMERAL

numeral

noun

ˈnü-mə-rəl

Definition of numeral

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 The Washington Post reported the numerals were already visible on Tuesday. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 June 2026 The heel also includes a unique detail in its branding, which is expected to spell out Jordan’s number, 23, in Roman numerals across the left and right shoes. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 June 2026 An engineer by training, Massie designed several patents — some on display in his office — as well as a debt calculator that blinks in flashing red numerals as the nation’s deficits pile up. — ABC News, 20 May 2026 No lane indicators or space numerals. — Ticked Off, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral

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The mercury could hit triple digits across much of the Southland Tuesday through Monday.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
When the forecast is hovering in the triple digits, consider this your permission to slip to show a little midriff.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 21 July 2026

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The Big Bend Sector has not experienced the high number of border crossings seen in recent years in other areas farther south along the Rio Grande or in Arizona or California, owing to the remote and challenging terrain on both sides of the border.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 July 2026
Those numbers are on the back of hitting in every ballpark except his own.

— Sam Blum, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of number

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