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 Their kindergarten lesson plan will likely include counting, number recognition, writing numerals, simple math facts, and identifying shapes. — Nicole Harris, Parents, 4 Sep. 2026 The bicentennial was the moment of nostalgic gluttony that topped them all, with its reenactment of battles, its old-fashioned sailing ships, and its outpouring of sappy patriotic products printed with the magic numerals 76. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 By first and second grade, problems become more symbolic, are presented verbally and use numerals. — Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 Since the Comey affair, the numbers have been showing up more in protests against Trump—most recently written in huge numerals on grass on the National Mall earlier in June. — Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral
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Noun
  • Mail-in voters would have been required to provide the last four digits of their identification number on their ballot envelopes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2026
  • This free, six-digit number helps prevent someone else from filing a federal tax return using your Social Security number.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The number of seats lost in the House and Senate for the incumbent party will likely turn out to be nearly double the average for such off-year elections (despite all the Republican gerrymandering, almost all of which backfired).
    — Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • But the numbers the other day were less than 6 million people.
    — Max Tani, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2026

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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