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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 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 Others use numerals or one, two, and three dots. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026 The Washington Post reported the numerals were already visible on Tuesday. — Chad De Guzman, Time, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for numeral

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And things just got more complicated with the 10-year Treasury yield hitting a level not seen since 2007, oil prices holding above the triple-digit levels, and an AI sell-off wiping trillions of dollars from some of Wall Street's AI darlings.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
Select Sign Up and create a new account by entering personal details (name, email, date of birth, address, last 4 digits of SSN).

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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Those are notable numbers for Turek in a state dominated by the GOP for the past decade; Turek has an edge among independent voters and a positive favorability rating compared to Hinson, who is viewed more negatively.

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Micah Gilbert almost never came off the field and posted modest numbers (three catches, 34 yards).

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

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