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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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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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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
William Earl, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
In the summer of 2022, the couple found themselves in Florence, a city that holds deep meaning for them.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Documenting a mix of life on the road and his creative process, the pictures are dense and busy, showing a mind always in search of meaning.
—William Earl, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
In the summer of 2022, the couple found themselves in Florence, a city that holds deep meaning for them.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
Verb
The influx in estrogen from the growth of those extra eggs also stimulates the thickening of your uterine lining, meaning more tissue then has to come out.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 4 Oct. 2024
That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media.
—Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for meaning
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Instead, in this example, refinancing down to a 20-year loan could make more sense.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Stretching out your arms to a bigger audience pool makes a lot of sense.Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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For apps whose express purpose is to help people find friends, my matches seemed overwhelmingly uninterested in chatting, let alone meeting up.Allie Volpe, Vox, 14 Nov. 2024
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Brendan’s devotion to his men is inextricable from his purpose in the army, but the lofty Gerry sees it as a weakness.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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John Zogby Grade: C Two new polls out late this week are very suggestive.Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Oct. 2024
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In research conducted last year by Interface and AI Forensics, the group found that users presented with a series of search suggestions most often picked the most suggestive headline available to click on.David Gilbert, WIRED, 16 July 2024
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As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Exicure's cash and cash equivalents were reported at $343,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating a need for substantial additional financing in the near term.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Inception Mining's balance sheet as of September 30, 2024, shows total assets of $3,244 and a working capital deficit of $3,439,237, indicating insufficient working capital for the next twelve months.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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And there’s the historical significance of the candidates themselves: Harris, 60, would be the first woman and the first person of South Asian descent to serve as U.S. President.TIME Staff, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
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Mexico's obsession with Korean series — and more cultural curiosity While Mickey’s cultural identity is not a focal point, García-Rulfo, who has played his fair share of drug dealers, recognized the significance of his portrayal of a Mexican lawyer.Max Gao, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Jelly Roll has made significant strides in his health and fitness goals over the last year — and he’s just getting started.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The goal of this project is to create an archive, through a concerned look, and to keep track of these loves that exist in a society where heterosexuality is over-represented.Vogue, Vogue, 20 Nov. 2024
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The film is an intimate and revealing portrait of the writer, told with extensive archival footage and recent interviews.Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
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In a revealing exposé that underscores the growing ethical concerns in artificial intelligence development, former OpenAI researcher Suchir Balaji has stepped forward with troubling allegations about the company's data collection practices.Virginie Berger, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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