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Recent Examples of numerals
Available in titanium or rose gold and with Arabic numerals.
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Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The most fundamental type of mathematical notation is numerals — being able to write down numbers.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where their columns once stood and read reproductions of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of sticking with the tradition of a classic dress watch (known for its leather strap, clean dial, elegant numerals, and slim design), many attendees opted for a little something extra as a reflection of personal style.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
This timepiece from Fossil features a rectangular face and Roman numerals for a supremely elegant look.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Adam Erace, Fortune, 4 Apr. 2026
The most fundamental type of mathematical notation is numerals — being able to write down numbers.
—John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where their columns once stood and read reproductions of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of sticking with the tradition of a classic dress watch (known for its leather strap, clean dial, elegant numerals, and slim design), many attendees opted for a little something extra as a reflection of personal style.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
This timepiece from Fossil features a rectangular face and Roman numerals for a supremely elegant look.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerals
digits
Noun
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Best Stainless Steel Utensils Encourage your little one to begin feeding themself with their own fork and spoon set, sized just right for little digits.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
7 Apr. 2026
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What sufficed for drama down the stretch was whether May’s team would join Jerry Tarkanian’s 1990 UNLV juggernaut as only the second team to hit triple digits at the Final Four in the modern era.—
Eddie Pells,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Numerals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerals. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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