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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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That's because nudity can take on drastically different meanings.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025 -
Advertisement Even the engravings with ostensibly political meanings may not be so clear-cut.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
13 Sep. 2025
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Just as nice, though, is how this gentle creamy cleanser still suds up to a satisfying lather, leaving your limbs—and your senses—feeling refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Focus on indulging in your senses.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Unlike other tote bags that feature a magnetic closure at the top, this tote has a zipper closure, ensuring the contents of the bag do not spill out.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
13 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, with the book’s contents already public, Starmer stood up for his weekly grilling by the leader of the opposition, Kemi Badenoch, at Prime Minister’s Questions.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
13 Sep. 2025
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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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Long lines, crowded aisles, and depleted shelves can make a grocery outing with the best of intentions fall flat, fast.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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Yet, despite our best intentions, these very systems often become the barriers that hold us back from operational excellence.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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