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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 Each transaction on a blockchain has a unique algorithm identifier of letters and numerals. Riley McDermid, Boston Herald, 25 Feb. 2025 For those who don’t love the idea of an additional accessory, many designers showed shirting with embellished and graphic designs, numerals, and insignias on the chest for a slightly younger take on the grandmother-chic look. Irina Grechko, refinery29.com, 25 Feb. 2025 Even the numerals have been interwoven into the movement, adding to the interesting pattern. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 31 Jan. 2025 Unveiled in February 2024, the numerals feature colorful artwork by Tahj Williams of the Black Masking Indian tribe. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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Noun
  • Humidity will pick up toward the weekend as well, bringing heat indices up to the triple digits in the interior.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 12 May 2025
  • Entering play, Hicks had touched triple digits on two occasions during his time with the Giants.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • For Connecticut as a whole, that number goes up to $126,000.
    Grace Chung, Hartford Courant, 17 May 2025
  • The drop in the number of children in care in Florida is mirrored nationally, with federal data showing a 13% decline between 2019 and 2022.
    Christopher O’Donnell, Miami Herald, 17 May 2025

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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