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to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denotes
And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.
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Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Each color denotes the type of crime.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
That denotes real cash generation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
—Erica De Bruin, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
August denotes the end of summer vacation and the start of a new academic year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Emily Elias, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
Each color denotes the type of crime.
—Mindy Schauer, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
That denotes real cash generation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
—Erica De Bruin, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
August denotes the end of summer vacation and the start of a new academic year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
Verb
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The brand earned the podiatrist seal of approval, which signifies that its footwear provides adequate support on arches, toes, and ankles.—
Claire West,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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This ratio signifies a 35% premium over its historical five-year average forward P/E of 21x.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Blood Pressure May Gradually Increases Research indicates that blood pressure may increase during perimenopause.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 May 2026
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Ship tracking information indicates the vessel had made a recent stop at Celebration Key, the cruise line’s private island, before the incident, Cruise Hive reported.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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That hormones shape our moods and feelings, wire our brains and guide numerous, diverse processes throughout the body means that the practice of endocrinology is not based around any particular organ.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This means that there will not be as many eighteen-year-olds applying to college in 2029, say, as there were in 2025.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
19 May 2026
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The title implies that it will be set before the 1974 film, in which Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced Fronk-en-steen), played by Gene Wilder, is lured back to Transylvania and picks up his grandfather Victor’s experiments with re-animating the dead.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
18 May 2026
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This implies a six-month swing all the way from record net short to a level near the net long position held in early 2024, which is the last time that prices reached a dollar per pound.—
SJ Guest Editorial,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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