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as in sense
the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
the unmistakable meaning of the skier's upraised arms as he finished his spectacular run
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2
as in purpose
something that one hopes or intends to accomplish
the people have a right to know what the president's meaning is in getting the nation involved in this war
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as in suggestive
clearly conveying a special meaning (as one's mood)
gave me a meaning look after I said that
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1
as in denoting
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the national anthem means various things to various people
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2
as in weighing
to be of importance
your presence at my graduation would mean a lot to me
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as in planning
to have in mind as a purpose or goal
I mean to win this race
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as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
these colder nights mean autumn has truly arrived
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Recent Examples of meaning
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
But without the possibility of failing, success is stripped of its meaning and sweetness.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
There isn’t a bigger social media platform that has this feature, meaning if TikTok goes away, so does these posters’ cash.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The project also has a personal meaning for Berlanti who has tackled a number of other classic Warner Bros. IP, including DC lore.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Mar. 2025
But without the possibility of failing, success is stripped of its meaning and sweetness.
—Alex Hutchinson, The Atlantic, 25 Mar. 2025
Verb
Though Ronald Araujo is facing pressure to renew his terms past 2026, or be placed on the market, he is also wanted by the club meaning that the first team could boast at least four quality central defenders.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
There isn’t a bigger social media platform that has this feature, meaning if TikTok goes away, so does these posters’ cash.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 26 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaning
Noun
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Don't let fraudsters create a false sense of urgency.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Harrison, too, expressed a sense that the odds were stacked against her, and getting worse all the time.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The automation of jobs by AI could lead to widespread unemployment and economic inequality, leaving many people feeling powerless and without purpose.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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At that point, sunglasses lose their sine qua non purpose to protect our eyes, becoming a purely ornamental element capable of elevating an entire outfit.—
Teresa Romero Martínez,
Glamour,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its Monday grosses topped its Saturday receipts — unusual for any film and suggestive of the idea that the release is gaining strength.—
Steven Zeitchik,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The results were suggestive but silly—streetwear for Wallace and Gromit.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Truly pocket sized and weighing just 165g, FiiO says this is the ideal travel companion thanks to 12 hours of battery life and a two-hour fast-charge mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This 2,000-tonne contraption would be lowered on a string of pipe weighing 2,000 tonnes, and grapple the wreck weighing 4,000 tonnes.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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According to an Ohio Department of Transportation press release issued Monday, all through-traffic motorists who are not planning stops within the I-275 outer belt are encouraged to use I-275 eastbound and drive around the loop.—
Erin Couch,
The Enquirer,
24 Dec. 2024
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Beyoncé is set to perform at halftime of the Ravens-Texans game and NFL MVP contender Lamar Jackson is already planning on being on the field for that.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points last week after the Federal Reserve pared down rate-cut projections, indicating only two more interest rate cuts lie ahead in 2025, down from four potential cuts that had been signaled in September.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The final composite score for each state was calculated and the states were ranked with higher scores indicating the worse working conditions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Social media is a cornerstone of any successful marketing strategy, and in 2025, its significance will only grow.—
Aytekin Tank,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Those three words — Neptune enters Aries — aren’t big enough to explain this significance.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Universal Service Fund was established by the FCC after Congress passed the Telecommunications Act of 1996 with the goal of ensuring communication systems are available nationwide.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Crosby’s line was on the ice for three goals against in the first period.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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