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Recent Examples of numerals
Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
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Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The black dial shows off Roman numerals on the top half and Arabic numerals on the bottom, a distinct look designed to be legible even in dark conditions thanks to that contrast.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 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
The new 1917 collection revisits archival icons from Movado’s past—like the 1917 square case and Art Deco numerals—reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
God-fearing Florentines initially banned Arabic numerals, but suppression rarely works, particularly if a new technology is capturing people’s imaginations.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The black dial shows off Roman numerals on the top half and Arabic numerals on the bottom, a distinct look designed to be legible even in dark conditions thanks to that contrast.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 20 Feb. 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
The new 1917 collection revisits archival icons from Movado’s past—like the 1917 square case and Art Deco numerals—reinterpreted through a contemporary lens.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
God-fearing Florentines initially banned Arabic numerals, but suppression rarely works, particularly if a new technology is capturing people’s imaginations.
—Big Think, 5 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerals
digits
Noun
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With temperatures reaching triple digits before spring begins, officials are closing popular routes to prevent heatstroke.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
18 Mar. 2026
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Across the Desert Southwest, widespread high temperatures in the 90s are expected, with several major cities expected to reach triple digits this week, AccuWeather reported.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
17 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Numerals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerals. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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