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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
Noun
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This month, despite the spring of it all, my favorite covers were strange and dark, their meanings obscure.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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As imperial forces traversed continents, the meanings and uses of these arrivals—whether people, plants, or ideologies— were actively negotiated and reshaped by the societies and environments compelled to contend with them.—
Sophia Rey,
JSTOR Daily,
28 May 2026
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Consider a small refresh by choosing soft clothes that soothe your senses, which helps your energy stay even through conversations and errands.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 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,
6 June 2026
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There were no details on the message’s contents.—
Kareem Chehayeb,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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There were no details on the contents of the message.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
7 June 2026
Noun
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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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OpenAI and Anthropic have also announced their intentions to go public later this year.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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As of now, Vance has not formally announced his intentions to run for president in 2028.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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