Thesaurus results for SIGNIFICATIONS

significations

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plural 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 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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The poem is rife with open meanings; however, its principal question is important for anyone who has felt slighted or discouraged from conducting their lives with reverie.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 July 2026
But nothing special happens, and no surprising meanings or emotions arise here.

— Elena Lazic, Variety, 25 July 2026

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This treatment is part of a series of evening spa experiences Rosewood Mayakoba puts on, all designed to soothe the senses and promote better sleep.

— Rana Good, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
Visitors to these landscapes are encouraged to slow down, engage their senses and temporarily step away from the constant demands of work and technology.

— Todd Lookingbill, The Conversation, 31 July 2026

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The new measure was passed on Thursday, but the contents of the law were not made public until late Sunday.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
Major news organizations, unimpressed by the contents and aware of the successful Russian hack-and-leak in 2016, all passed on the dossier.

— David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of contents

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The Philadelphia Phillies have made little secret of their intentions ahead of this year's trade deadline, with a top-heavy roster in need of some reinforcements.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Assessing the real motives and intentions of the regime in Tehran is difficult.

— James Kirchick, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

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