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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.
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Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Horace D. Ballard, Artforum, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for significations
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Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
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Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
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Embr Wave is a personal thermostat for your wrist that activates your thermal senses at the touch of a button through the use of precise cooling and warming sensations.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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If nothing else, the commercial break gave Swiss coach Murat Yakin enough time to come to his senses.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
19 June 2026
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The statements and opinions expressed by the talent in this contents are personal and do not represent the views of the studio.—
Nam Sunwoo,
Variety,
19 June 2026
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Beyond the tax of digestion, Weiner says that eating too close to bedtime can cause stomach contents to reflux into the esophagus and even the upper airway, leading to coughing and throat drainage at night, which can also interfere with sleep.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
19 June 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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Over the last few hours, there have been multiple statements from senior Iranian officials that make clear their deep mistrust of US intentions remains.—
Lou Robinson,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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The intentions are noble and the themes are handled with admirable complexity, but the writing is sluggish.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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