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superscription

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Definition of superscription

as in superscript

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What is the meaning of the superscript numbers next to some dates in this column, particularly in 1861?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Dec. 2025
The ads appear as a tiny blue superscript text next to a word in search, similar to the format used for citations.

— Julia Malleck, Quartz, 30 Mar. 2023

Definition of superscript

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The salutation will kick off a three-day visit that's expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
The salutation kicks off a three-day visit that’s expected to be saturated with pomp, even by White House standards.

— Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of salutation

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Her voice is still the outbound greeting on his and Ryu’s answering machine, which warns that the family is unavailable due to being overtaken by an infestation of firebreathing ants.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Hugs of greeting, hugs of restraint Adults who knew Christian Williams described him as a sweet and loving kid, with a round, cherubic face.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of greeting

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Topics cover a gamut of outdoor activities and topics under the generic subheads of fishing, hunting, nature, outdoors, etc.

— Andrew Weeks, Twin Cities, 3 Apr. 2026
Where male winners for the paper saw their names rendered in the subhead of an article announcing the year’s Pulitzers, McCormick’s was not, nor did the article mention her prize until the story’s fifth paragraph.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Feb. 2026

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