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as in senses
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 purposes
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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Recent Examples of meanings
Barkawi incorporated motifs with personal meanings, such as palm trees that represent her name in Arabic.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
This experience gives the title The Revelation of Dionne Daphne its dual meanings.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
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Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
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Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Wilson’s achievement is to bring these meanings forward without flattening the poem’s strangeness or grandeur.
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David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The genius of the document lies not in the original, local intentions that might be excavated from it, but in the meanings that later generations have projected onto it.
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New York Times,
9 June 2026
ABC News,
30 June 2026
This experience gives the title The Revelation of Dionne Daphne its dual meanings.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
29 June 2026
Electronic dance music scholars have noted that countercultural scenes have shifted into a global industry, reshaping or erasing local meanings in favor of commercialization.
—
Carla Vecchiola,
The Conversation,
26 June 2026
Vermeer’s pictures are often observed to harbor spiritual meanings as well as material ones, flickering back and forth between the two.
—
Clare Bucknell,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
Wilson’s achievement is to bring these meanings forward without flattening the poem’s strangeness or grandeur.
—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
21 June 2026
Songs from Proof and Most Beautiful Moments in Life will be broken down to explore their deeper meanings and underlying messages.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
13 June 2026
Citizenship had all kinds of symbolic meanings.
—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
10 June 2026
The genius of the document lies not in the original, local intentions that might be excavated from it, but in the meanings that later generations have projected onto it.
—
New York Times,
9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for meanings
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Needless to say, my spidey senses were tingling with excitement.
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An event that 'touches all of our senses' Despite using some similar fireworks, Vitale predicts that this year's July 4th show will be louder.
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.
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The information provided is for educational purposes and should not be construed as financial, investment or trading advice.
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Thanks to two-way lids designed to open from the wide front or back side, several Iceco fridge models already offer versatile access to the frosty contents inside.
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Deputies turned the package over to the Border Patrol, which will test the contents.
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In a game not known for high scores, the pace of goals in this World Cup has left some fans scratching their heads.
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England, meanwhile, needed two goals from Harry Kane in the last 15 minutes to get past the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The leaders, for the most part, are flawed but have good intentions.
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Only when members feel legitimate responsibility for the group's well-being can new norms truly become effective and living practices, rather than mere intentions.
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Bringing together images made since 2010, the project draws from different moments in his practice and expands ideas first explored in his 2015 photobook Momentary, with new work continuing to be added as the project evolves.
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The festival is also a place to discuss ideas, to collaborate on projects, to discuss co-productions, to dream and be a part of the conversation globally to ensure that the next generations here will have a better future in film.
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Factors In Kenya’s Sovereign Credit Rating Rise There are usually multiple significances to a credit rating action.
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Caftans are the underrated summer essential that bring breezy, effortless glamour to beach days, brunches, and evening plans alike.
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Although the panel date has not been confirmed, the members and the team behind the webcomic will be on it to chat about their upcoming plans.
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“Meanings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meanings. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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