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 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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Noun
  • Lymphatic drainage has gone from a niche clinical treatment to a category spanning $8 dry brushes and $300 vibration plates, with search interest climbing by triple digits since 2021.
    Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026
  • As extreme heat pushed heat index values into the triple digits on Tuesday, the Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights, Michigan, closed its gates, with Oakland County officials citing safety concerns for both visitors and employees.
    Hannah McIlree, CBS News, 30 June 2026
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  • While students honed their skills at the Santa Monica studio for the last year and four months, Blanck found an old pilates studio in Pacific Highlands for rent, but the numbers just didn't add up.
    Rina Nakano, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Each ticket costs $5, and players may pick six numbers from two separate pools of numbers — five different numbers from 1 to 70 (the white balls) and one number from 1 to 24 (the gold Mega Ball) — or select Easy Pick/Quick Pick.
    Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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