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a character used to represent a mathematical value a birthday candle in the shape of the numeral 4

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Recent Examples of numeral Angel numbers don't always have to be numerals, Wilder adds. Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024 The Arabic numerals are cleanly delineated, while the chapter ring is delicately drawn, with slightly thicker five-minute markers. Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 The watch was made in three sizes and features Cartier’s signature black Roman numerals, railway minute track, and cabochon crown. Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024 Then, in the 13th century, a humble traveler by the name of Fibonacci picked up the idea in North Africa and brought it back to medieval Europe, along with the base-10 number system and Indo-Arabic numerals. Quanta Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for numeral 

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“Numeral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numeral. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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