numerals

plural of numeral
as in numbers
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 numerals The dial also incorporates Roman numerals inspired by the typography on Van’s upcoming 2025 album Remembering Now. Matthew Catellier, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 Available in 55 shades (a subtle nod to the Roman numerals LV) and two finishes (matte and satin), infused with lip-loving ingredients like shea butter and hyaluronic acid, plus waxes derived from rose, jasmine, and mimosa flowers. Karina Hoshikawa, Refinery29, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerals
digits
Noun
  • That's up 16% from 512,000 savers who broke into seven digits on their 401(k) statements in the first quarter's turbulent market.
    Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • That same year, 10 million JD Sports customers had their information stolen, which included the last four digits of their credit cards that were used for payment.
    Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Numerals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerals. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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