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as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
quietly waiting for the signal to advance
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
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Recent Examples of signal
Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
This sends a clear signal to those around him that don’t know the objects’ purpose, to leave him alone.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Tether said Hines’s appointment signals its intent to align USA₮ with American regulatory priorities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Authorities in Scandinavian and Baltic states have said repeatedly that Russia has been regularly jamming the GPS signal in the region.
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2025
This sends a clear signal to those around him that don’t know the objects’ purpose, to leave him alone.
—Caleb Hammond, IndieWire, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
As radiation interacted with the samples, the spectra shifted, signaling the formation of new molecules.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Tether said Hines’s appointment signals its intent to align USA₮ with American regulatory priorities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 12 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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The photo released shows what appears to be a man wearing a largely black outfit with an American flag on his shirt, a black cap, and black sunglasses.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Utah authorities released photos of the person of interest in the shooting on Thursday in which the individual can be seen on steps while carrying a black backpack and wearing a shirt with what appeared to be an American flag print on it.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Meta is said to be developing new smart glasses that include a display for viewing apps and notifications and a wristband for easier gesture control, according to Bloomberg.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company applies a sociological attention to the gestures and dilemmas of people’s daily routines; once harvested, these insights are quickly incorporated into product designs.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The man calmly motioned to the back of his station wagon.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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From his Mercedes Benz, parked nearby, Martin spotted Davis and motioned him over, Davis wrote in his book.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Herbert is playing outstanding football, and while their running game has been very pedestrian, their air attack is looking good.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-3 left-hander has been outstanding, completing 71 of 106 passes for 772 yards and six touchdowns with one interception.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the new wave of disavowals represents the latest sign that the conflict, which has killed thousands of Palestinians, has become polarizing within the mainstream of the party.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Flowers — purple mums, white and yellow lilies, and pink roses — had been laid near the university sign.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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President William Lai attempted to visit New York City and Dallas in July, but was waved off by the White House without public explanation.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Once Kirk’s body arrived in Phoenix, it was transported to a local mortuary chapel with a motorcade escort, with mourners lining the way and his wife, Erika Frantzve, waving to supporters.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Each year, Daniel and HFR present distinguished awards to individuals who are leading innovators in their respective fields.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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Storied military career After graduating from North Carolina A&T in 1963 with a degree in engineering physics, Joseph McNeil was commissioned as a second lieutenant through ROTC and began a distinguished Air Force career, according to his university.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The century-old competition, held every four years, is considered as prestigious as a Michelin star—and many award-winning chefs have earned both.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Nick grew up playing Australian Rules Football, which includes both kicking and handballing, and by his senior year of high school was playing at the Brisbane Lions Academy in the Australian Football League, the sport’s most prestigious organization.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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