Thesaurus results for SIGNIFICATION

signification

noun

ˌsig-nə-fə-ˈkā-shən

Definition of signification

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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

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Noun

Swiss neutrality has been enshrined in the constitution since the mid-19th century, but its meaning has been debated for years.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026
Swift drops clues in all manners and the Swifties almost always unearth the meaning behind them.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of meaning

Noun

Iran makes another push before heading home In a sign of Tehran’s apparent sense of urgency, Pezeshkian hosted the prime minister of Qatar, the mediator in the indirect talks, early Friday before much of New York rolled out of bed.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
In a sign of Tehran’s apparent sense of urgency, Pezeshkian hosted the prime minister of Qatar, the mediator in the indirect talks, early Friday before much of New York rolled out of bed.

— Cara Anna, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of sense

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The remark underscores the central significance of Serra’s text—of language—to the content of Shift.

— Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
For Meyer, who was born and raised in Los Angeles and grew up on the Westside, reopening in the Palisades also carried personal significance.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of significance

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Google initially declined to approve the app for its Play Store over concerns about its content moderation practices.

— byDebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Also at Iberseries, Pedro Lopes, director general of content at SPi in Portugal, gave some insight into typical microdrama viewing behavior.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of content

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The meditative moment echoes the themes at the heart of the design, reflecting the beauty of shaping something over time through patience, care and intention, Birkenstock noted.

— Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Also included was a letter to Carlo Capasa, the president of the Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana, outlining their intentions.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of intention

Noun

But to jump to conclusions that the intent of this celebration was to drink alcohol and specifically beer was a leap.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026
However, the opposing view holds that intent does not eliminate the impact of rhetoric that some Jewish audiences and organizations regard as threatening or rooted in antisemitic ideas.

— Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

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