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as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denote
His Zoom profile photo shows two versions of Boulud staring at each other through a mirror—one in black and one in white—clearly meant to denote good and evil.
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Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Those documents are denoted by an icon of a piece of paper next to the entry in the chronological case summary.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Anything that has already opened, or will open before the 26th, is box-office ineligible and will be denoted as such in the guide.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Celebrities in the ‘90s were quick to adopt these sneakers as part of their casual, somewhat rebellious style, which denoted a significant cultural shift.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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Brittany Loggins, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2025
Those documents are denoted by an icon of a piece of paper next to the entry in the chronological case summary.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 2 Sep. 2025
Anything that has already opened, or will open before the 26th, is box-office ineligible and will be denoted as such in the guide.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2025
Celebrities in the ‘90s were quick to adopt these sneakers as part of their casual, somewhat rebellious style, which denoted a significant cultural shift.
—Michel Mejía, Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
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Blossoming petals in shifting shades signify innovation and evoke Boulder’s outdoorsy spirit.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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As part of his apology, Bradley presented her with a five-diamond ring, with each rock signifying a new promise to his wife.—
Beth Sobol,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 2016, court filings indicate Gamez Lira was charged with possession of marijuana but ultimately pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after the charges were reduced.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Authorities revealed that bullet casings recovered at the scene included antifascist messaging, and online messages and additional evidence from the suspect, Tyler Robinson, indicate he may have been driven by Leftist ideology.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Chargers ruled out safety Elijah Molden for Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos, which means Tony Jefferson will slot into his spot for the second consecutive game when the Chargers take the field at SoFi Stadium for the first time this season.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
20 Sep. 2025
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That means Colorado officially dodged baseball infamy.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
20 Sep. 2025
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The bank double upgraded shares of the chocolate and cocoa products company to buy from sell and hiked its price target to $222 from $170, which implies more than 19% upside from Monday's closing price.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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As the name implies, this chili comes together in a flash, just like lightning.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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