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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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The result is a joyful and naturalistic celebration of the term’s many meanings and manifestations.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS COLORFUL DEFIANCE — Bears' Caleb Williams explains meanings behind nail polish, says critics won’t stop him.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 Feb. 2026
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How To Tell If Butter Has Gone Bad Trust your senses!—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Merging an art encounter with the land engages all the senses.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The contents of Koong’s makeup bag ranges from standard drugstore products to the most expensive brands around, thanks to Gu.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Future steps Once a tentative agreement is reached, Veit said, both the firefighters’ union and the Independence City Council will hold votes on whether to approve its contents.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 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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From the wrong photos and generic opening lines to bad attitudes and intentions, the following six mistakes can easily be rectified.—
Rebecca Fearn,
SELF,
27 Feb. 2026
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Paramount’s leaders seemed caught off guard by Netflix’s capitulation, just like everyone else; thus, the company hasn’t commented yet on its victory, or telegraphed its intentions for CNN.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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