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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
R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
In the movie, a well meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy capitalist (Rogen).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 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
For a lot of people, that battle is against a lack of meaning in their own lives.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
In the movie, a well meaning but rather inept angel named Gabriel (Reeves) meddles in the lives of a struggling gig worker (Ansari) and a wealthy capitalist (Rogen).
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 5 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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The design will focus on early Santa Clara canning days, with Ainsley Family memorabilia to give it a sense of history.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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People were waiting for roughly an hour and a half, and parking was extremely limited; this created a sense of repressed frustration in the air.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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These extensions have been funded primarily by loans from Water On Demand, Inc. Fortune Rise Acquisition Corporation is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger or similar business combination.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 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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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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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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The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, indicating a net loss of $4,956,000 compared to $4,183,000 in the same quarter the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Cost of sales for the quarter was $21,162, similar to $21,862 in the previous year, indicating stable production costs.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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Thinness and ultra-portability have never been primary goals for the larger MacBook Pro, instead showcasing how much power Apple can cram into a mobile computer.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Related:Why party members are focused on flipping these seats on Louisville's Metro Council District 18: Marilyn Parker likely beats Mera Corlett Incumbent Marilyn Parker, a Republican, seems to have kept her seat despite the Jefferson County Democratic Party's goal of flipping it blue.Eleanor McCrary, The Courier-Journal, 6 Nov. 2024
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In the same episode, a weekly Festive Face-Off involves an emotionally revealing ugly Christmas sweater showdown.Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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In the 2024 movie musical, Regina (Reneé Rapp) picks a dramatic, yet less revealing look that resembles an elaborate bird of prey.Alexandra Willingham, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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