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Recent Examples of numerals
The most fundamental type of mathematical notation is numerals — being able to write down numbers.
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John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where their columns once stood and read reproductions of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of sticking with the tradition of a classic dress watch (known for its leather strap, clean dial, elegant numerals, and slim design), many attendees opted for a little something extra as a reflection of personal style.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
This timepiece from Fossil features a rectangular face and Roman numerals for a supremely elegant look.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Featuring a sunburst ombre dial in a range of hues, from silver white to charcoal gray, the face also includes Arabic numerals as a nod to the original 1917 dial.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
But now, tourists will be able to sit on large travertine marble slabs where their columns once stood and read reproductions of the Roman numerals that indicated seat sections.
—ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
Instead of sticking with the tradition of a classic dress watch (known for its leather strap, clean dial, elegant numerals, and slim design), many attendees opted for a little something extra as a reflection of personal style.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Using a special encryption code, the operatives could translate the numerals into a readable message.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.
—Micaela English, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
But the irony is, Roman numerals were actually introduced to make things easier to understand.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
This timepiece from Fossil features a rectangular face and Roman numerals for a supremely elegant look.
—John Monaco, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Featuring a sunburst ombre dial in a range of hues, from silver white to charcoal gray, the face also includes Arabic numerals as a nod to the original 1917 dial.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for numerals
digits
Noun
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The information the department is requesting would include information such as full name, date of birth, address, driver’s license and the last four digits of a Social Security numbers.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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Computer engineering and software engineering top the rankings, with both fields posting year-over-year starting salary increases in the mid‑single digits, reflecting competition among employers for graduates with coding, systems, and hardware expertise.—
Jenni Fink,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Numerals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/numerals. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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