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the idea that is conveyed or intended to be conveyed to the mind by language, symbol, or action
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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
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Both meanings are now visible in discussions of Venezuela.—
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Delight the senses with scented candles and hand soaps.—
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Your olfactory senses should inform your choice, too.—
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The comic book was stolen from Cage’s Los Angeles home in 2000 but was recovered in 2011 when it was found by a man who had purchased the contents of an old storage locker in southern California.—
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Although at least the cake shows you its contents.—
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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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Except for Skinny Pedro, none of the men doubted the company’s good intentions.—
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Since the Chiefs last month announced their intentions to hop over the state line, many fans have felt a sense of sorrow.—
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“Significations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/significations. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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