semantic
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In November, it refocused Chase’s division from “retail” to “lifestyle” — a semantic change that reflects a shifting focus.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026
In the semantic task, they recalled brand details based on prior knowledge.
From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026
This is much more than a semantic debate between ETFs about what quality means.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025
They can be short-term or long-term, semantic or episodic.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025
The passive voice is just one of the gadgets that the English language makes available to rearrange phrases while preserving their semantic roles.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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