signifier
noun
sig·ni·fi·er
ˈsig-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r 
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Behind the everymensch image was a skilled poster who knew which cultural signifiers would strike a chord with Americans.
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The juxtaposition of the apex masculinity of the professional athlete with traditionally feminine signifiers of the luxury handbag does seem to short circuit something in the wider culture.
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Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Another one of the artifacts returned is an Ẹroro bell—the bells were worn by Benin warriors as signifiers of rank.
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News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
His newest album, Heartland, seeks to reframe the Southern experience in a genre where only straight men are often allowed to claim rural signifiers (fish, hunt, church, etc).
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Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
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Will Oremus,
The Atlantic,
1 July 2026
The juxtaposition of the apex masculinity of the professional athlete with traditionally feminine signifiers of the luxury handbag does seem to short circuit something in the wider culture.
—
Teddy Brown,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Another one of the artifacts returned is an Ẹroro bell—the bells were worn by Benin warriors as signifiers of rank.
—
News Desk,
Artforum,
30 June 2026
His newest album, Heartland, seeks to reframe the Southern experience in a genre where only straight men are often allowed to claim rural signifiers (fish, hunt, church, etc).
—
Marissa R. Moss,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for signifier
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“Signifier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/signifier. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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