as in meaning
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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Recent Examples of signification
William is studying Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and writing a thesis on the theory of signification.
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Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
What once had been a multitude of beings with varying cultural and spiritual significations—not to mention consciousnesses of their own—became commodities that held value only when inserted into a by-now self-propelling and endlessly expanding market.
—Ben Ehrenreich, The New Republic, 10 May 2023
Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location.
—Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018
The apartment signs of L.A. announce location through flair, decadence, strangeness, absurdity, signification.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
But oranges, which were a delicacy that Leonardo may have seen firsthand at the table of the Duke of Milan, bore significance in the history of painting beyond their signification of luxury.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
On March 25, the agency warned Pfizer (PFE) of signification violations at its Hospira facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which makes sterile injectable medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 Apr. 2020
This self-signification is itself a paradox, insofar as Costa himself approaches the story of Vitalina with an utterly sealed-off, unbroken dramatic realism.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2020
Cressida Leyshon, The New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2024
What once had been a multitude of beings with varying cultural and spiritual significations—not to mention consciousnesses of their own—became commodities that held value only when inserted into a by-now self-propelling and endlessly expanding market.
—Ben Ehrenreich, The New Republic, 10 May 2023
Location accuracy improved from there on out, with a signification portion of the data from the remainder of the experiment being within three miles of the craft’s true location.
—Amber Jorgenson, Discover Magazine, 16 Jan. 2018
The apartment signs of L.A. announce location through flair, decadence, strangeness, absurdity, signification.
—Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2022
But oranges, which were a delicacy that Leonardo may have seen firsthand at the table of the Duke of Milan, bore significance in the history of painting beyond their signification of luxury.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 21 Apr. 2021
On March 25, the agency warned Pfizer (PFE) of signification violations at its Hospira facility in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, which makes sterile injectable medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 1 Apr. 2020
This self-signification is itself a paradox, insofar as Costa himself approaches the story of Vitalina with an utterly sealed-off, unbroken dramatic realism.
—Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signification
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Di Placido has delved into the meaning of the Oscar-winning film Parasite and explained the origin of popular internet memes, such as the Sigma Male and the Backrooms.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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In an episode of Variety’s Behind the Song, McRae opened up about her creative process, the meaning behind the song’s sultry lyrics, and explained why there wasn’t an actual sports car in the music video.—
Tiana DeNicola,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2025
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Located in Donelson, TN, just outside Nashville, it’s designed to help people reconnect with joy, curiosity, and a sense of possibility.—
Amanda Miller Littlejohn,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Not much can be made of the expressions on their faces, but the contorted bodies are sketched to reveal a sense—even evoke a sound—of intermittent agony.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Apple's Long-Term Positioning Against this backdrop, Apple’s investment takes on strategic significance.—
Esat Dedezade,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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The lack of upper-level depth in the Padres’ farm system should place additional significance on their various position battles.—
Dennis Lin,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Now, Reddit is preparing to require payment before users can access some content.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
17 Feb. 2025
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Much of the interest in Petito’s case stemmed from the lengthy time of the investigation and available consumable content about her life.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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The median retirement age is 62, despite people’s best intentions to wait until at least 65, EBRI said.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Fenty mogul was present throughout the three-week trial to support her partner and, toward the end, brought 2-year-old RZA and 1-year-old Riot Rose with her to watch summations, about which Tacopina said Ri had only pure intentions.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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People with knowledge of the discussions said Dodge is returning with the intent to eventually put together a full Cup program.—
Jordan Bianchi,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Capturing this war and its consequences was never Loktev’s intent, but the film’s evolution (both as a narrative, and as a DIY production) is a vital part of its text.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Signification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signification. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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