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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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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
Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But still, 14 out of 33 is not a majority, meaning most of our voters picked someone other than the obvious preseason favorite to win the whole thing.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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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
Before their flight, the Tigers signed veteran outfielder Manuel Margot, meaning there is one fewer spot left to win.
—Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
But still, 14 out of 33 is not a majority, meaning most of our voters picked someone other than the obvious preseason favorite to win the whole thing.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaning
Noun
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His sharp sense of storytelling and visionary approach to content has consistently set him apart as a true leader.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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That has always been part of the Trumpist package of maybe not ideas in the sense of grand philosophies but certainly cultural ideas.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The name’s ironic on purpose—the app allows users to create, send, and receive anonymous voice messages in a celebrity’s tone.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This article is for informational purposes and does not constitute financial advice.—
Dr. Ronald Premuroso,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This revelation tempers the expectations of a Dynasty revival despite the suggestive interactions and Hammerstone's social media activity.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
25 Mar. 2025
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The conversation even turned a bit suggestive toward the end of the episode, when Chung pulled out a series of questions from a jar to ask her husband.—
Jessica Wang,
EW.com,
2 Apr. 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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Recreationally, Schnell drives vehicles weighing more than 12,000 pounds for stadiums packed with fans.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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For new investors in their early 20s or 30s who have never experienced a market correction or for someone planning on retiring soon, experiencing a market correction can be very unsettling.—
Earl Carr,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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The administration is planning a much broader reduction of its workforce.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Currently, there is no data indicating the containment progress of the fire and its cause has not yet been determined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025
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Smoke blew around the crater with weak to moderate pressure and firelight was seen at the peak, indicating that the glowing volcanic material was at a shallow depth.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Levi Strauss Museum takes visitors through Strauss’ journey, from his birth to his immigration to the U.S. Floors are dedicated to the history of jeans, featuring rare piece, and highlight the garment’s socio-cultural significance.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Apr. 2025
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Colossal is leaning into the pop culture significance of its invention, including setting up the pups for a photo shoot on the Iron Throne from Game of Thrones, courtesy of Peter Jackson.—
Adam Carlson,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The goal is to get as many people as possible on the buses, so tell them.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2025
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The advisory body's final goal is $2 trillion in savings.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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