betokens

present tense third-person singular of betoken
as in indicates
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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  • Recent research indicates that AI readiness is fundamentally a learning challenge rather than a technology purchasing decision.
    Michael Edmondson, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • An asterisk indicates that the artist is a caregiver.
    News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Which means the quality of one’s playing career isn’t supposed to affect their ability to be inducted for success as a coach or executive, and vice versa.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 17 June 2026
  • Which means the island craves eight more souls, one for each bell toll.
    Jen Chaney, Vulture, 17 June 2026
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  • Even though the name of the app signifies a mobile passport, travelers will still need to present a valid, physical passport as part of the security process when using the app.
    Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026
  • The blessing of the Tower of Jesus Christ signifies a major step in what has been a 144-year journey toward completion for an extraordinary religious building that attracts millions of visitors a year.
    Christopher Lamb, CNN Money, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • In flashbacks to Max’s time in Tarwater, Antosca uses black-and-white imagery that denotes not just a past time but a specific place.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • On Sunday, the team overcame a 1-0 aggregate deficit in the Liga MX Clausura (which denotes the second half of the season) to defeat Monterrey 3-0 in front of a record-breaking crowd of 26,670.
    Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 May 2026
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“Betokens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokens. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.

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