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

Having different risk scenarios is useful to understand what might happen, and AI in its widest meaning is good at assessing risks.

— Alison Coleman, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
However, art has a funny way of multiplying meanings, often above and beyond what its creators intended, and the Headington Shark is a case in point.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

Definition of meaning

Noun

In that sense, the conditions included in the Garnacho deal must have a realistic possibility of not occurring in order for the deal to be recorded, at least initially, as a loan.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
With real couples, the sense of love and familiarity was already present.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Definition of sense

Noun

If your content is not the clearest, most direct answer to a real question your customer is actually asking, it will not get pulled.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Warkol, meanwhile, now works in business development at OTTera, a global content distribution marketplace that connects media publishers with major platforms like Roku and Samsung TV Plus.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of content

Noun

Water Lantern Festival Enjoy music, food and activities at the Water Lantern Festival, and then personalize your lantern with a message or intention and connect with people around you.

— Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 28 July 2026
Listen for the real issue, restate your intention, and keep your center.

— Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 July 2026

Definition of intention

Noun

Tottenham Hotspur’s trip Down Under ended with a dramatic, last-gasp Richarlison goal in a 2-1 win over Chelsea, their chief bogey side, to mark a fitting moment for a club intent on a fresh start.

— Elias Burke, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
He was regarded as the final piece for a franchise intent on winning a second Super Bowl title under McVay.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026