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the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
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But in the excitement over human exploration of the moon, the meanings behind the missions' namesakes and the mythological figures that inspired them can get lost.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
26 Mar. 2026 -
Monet sent letters and postcards across a continent of space and a century of time, to be imbued with new and varied meanings by every curator, software engineer, child, and parent who lays eyes on them.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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To human senses, fibrous seagrass roots running through sediment can be boring.—
David George Haskell,
Big Think,
27 Mar. 2026
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The walk is led by a blind docent who will talk about the importance of senses in exploring nature.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Johnson ordered the cashier to open the cash register and empty its contents into a bag.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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Shake briefly to aerate and incorporate the ingredients, then dump contents into a rocks glass.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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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
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With Digital Product Passport (DPP) looming on the EU’s horizon, brands need more than good intentions.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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My sole interaction with the mother was calm and with good intentions, and the outcome of the encounter is regretful.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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