Thesaurus results for SIGNIFICATION

signification

noun

ˌsig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of signification

as in meaning

the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action we should assume that the author is using the word in its ordinary signification

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Recent Examples of signification According to Baudrillard, consumption is institutionalized as a signification as well as a social differentiation process. — Ayse Binay Kurultay, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 May 2026 Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026 The result is a concept devoid of signification on its own terms. — Literary Hub, 24 Mar. 2026 Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location. — Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018

Recent Examples of Synonyms for signification

Noun

Research-Grade Interviewing Beyond collecting responses, ascertain whether the system uses research-grade interviewing to probe for deeper meaning.

— Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Producers who picked up trophies for that honor include Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Alex Timbers, and Sabrina Carpenter, meaning, yes, EGOT Watch is officially on for Sabrina.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of meaning

Noun

Bieber and Gausman are the two names on this list that make the most sense to bring back.

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Karrahboooo’s flow, kind of like Veeze or Lucki, manages to feel both laid back and conversational and deeply and intricately rhythmic, an almost enchanting combination made more potent by Karrahbooo’s almost dance-leaning sense of melody.

— Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

Even more important, however, is the symbolic significance of Hall agreeing to a contract extension.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
With so many of the buildings downtown with any kind of historic architectural significance already under landmark protections, Berman has shifted his focus to preserving properties with some kind of social importance.

— David Freedlander, Curbed, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of significance

Noun

Instead, Marc Karimzadeh, senior director of content and communications for the Council of Fashion Designers of America, swung by the workroom.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
Serious accusations must be supported by evidence and presented before the appropriate authorities, not through statements in media outlets whose content prioritises sensationalism and media exposure over accuracy and truth.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of content

Noun

Orwell was exploring the roles that euphemism, tangled syntax, and dying metaphors can play in obscuring the true intentions of a totalitarian state.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 6 Sep. 2026
The companies also outlined their intentions to explore additional heavy rare earth recycling opportunities at the Missouri site.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of intention

Noun

Additionally, the school published the statements with intent to harm Skains, according to the verdict.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
Attorneys for Shanetta Bossell filed a notice of intent to rely on lack of mental capacity defense, according to court records filed Friday.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 5 Sep. 2026