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significations

noun

plural of signification
as in meanings
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 significations Both artists draw from their Renaissance references to take up the significations of light, mass, and scale. — Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
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  1. meanings
  2. senses
  3. contents
  4. significances
  5. intentions
Noun
  • Artist Jitish Kallat has been fascinated for years with the meanings of space exploration.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The name Adepoju translates to meanings of royalty and abundance in the Nigerian Yoruba language.
    — PJ Green September 16, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of meanings
Noun
  • Unlike our other senses, smell has a direct line to our brain’s emotion and memory centers.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Many advocates suggested to The News & Observer visitors use all their senses during the visit.
    — Anna Roman, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of senses
Noun
  • The video then shows the deputy grabbing the wallet and opening it, showing Bolduc and the bodycam the contents.
    — Steven Yablonski, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Its contents aren’t divulged to the viewer, but there’s no need.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of contents
Noun
  • Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.
    — Ann Rutledge, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Definition of significances
Noun
  • These outings looked and felt like dates, and Gilda was affectionate and tactile — her intentions toward me were clear.
    — Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Alignment refers to the practice of ensuring models' actions match human values and intentions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of intentions

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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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