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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
Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2026
Even as his Reddit-haunting admirers still parse his lyrics for hidden meanings, his spirit surely looks down on them with wry amusement at his fans’ unending search for profundity.
—Alexander Larman, Time, 10 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Dec. 2025
The more money one has, the less meaning work has to that person.
—Big Think, 14 Aug. 2025
Miami Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
Ortiz, who fights for Hall of Famer Oscar De La Hoya’s Golden Boy Promotions, is a prohibitive -1000 favorite at DraftKings, meaning a bettor would have to bet $1,000 to profit $100 if Ortiz wins.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
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Noun
That moment marked a turning point, where the image became less about reality and more about meaning.
—Adjective
Matt Greene explains why LLMs are built for a post-meaning world.
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On one hand, the Dolphins did release Tanner Conner on Thursday, meaning that there could be more tight end snaps in Dulcich’s future.
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Noun
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So there's really no choice but for the four major conference commissioners to compile a set of rules and guidelines that make at least a marginal bit of sense.—
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Create a sense of order by clearing those surfaces of holiday-specific decor.—
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The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only.—
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The core purpose of Taste Addison – promoting Addison's 200+ restaurants – will be reenvisioned to include new, year-round options to support and elevate North Texas' most vibrant dining hub.—
Adjective
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The agents’ demand that Good exit her vehicle is suggestive of an intent to take her into custody.—
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At the same time, there is no denying that Rodriguez’s 23-page complaint filed December 25 is full of potentially damning text message screen grabs, remarks about oral sex and other suggestive conversation from an allegedly predatory Perry.—
Verb
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WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.—
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The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.—
Verb
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Just a few months ago, McKenna was weighing the two schools against each other, the Spartans finishing as runners-up in his historic recruiting war.—
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Lawmakers are still weighing the costs to the state of doing so and have yet to decide on an approach, House Speaker Mike Moyle, R-Star, told the Idaho Statesman.—
Verb
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While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.—
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
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The interdisciplinary approach brought the duke’s life and death to a stunning clarity — indicating how analyses can shed new light on age-old mysteries, even murders.—
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Three had New England winning by one score while three had Tampa Bay winning by one score, indicating that contest may be one of the most exciting of Week 10.—
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Some researchers have cast doubt on the significance of the study due to its small size.—
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Rosado is expected to address the significance of the developments for South Florida and the broader region.—
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“Meaning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/meaning. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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