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as in means
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in implies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down
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Recent Examples of signifies
The brand earned the podiatrist seal of approval, which signifies that its footwear provides adequate support on arches, toes, and ankles.
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Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
This ratio signifies a 35% premium over its historical five-year average forward P/E of 21x.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The three-game slate signifies the start of Amazon delving into live college sports.
—Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In Pitrè’s interpretation, omertà signifies honor—specifically, the ideal man who maintains independence from state authority and social codes and demonstrates this autonomy through silence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Pick your bouquet by color including yellow, which signifies friendship, according to April & Ashley’s Co-CEO Tyler Francis.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, his subsequent decision to stage a public prank using the carcass signifies a shift in purpose.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
This rating signifies protection against wind, water, extreme temperatures, and blowing dust—essentially, all the environmental factors that would typically be a death sentence for more delicate electronics.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Claire West, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
This ratio signifies a 35% premium over its historical five-year average forward P/E of 21x.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The three-game slate signifies the start of Amazon delving into live college sports.
—Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The vote signifies the latest push by the group to slow or halt wage increases for tourism workers in the city, increases that hospitality and service worker unions have pushed for to coincide with the 2028 Olympics.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
In Pitrè’s interpretation, omertà signifies honor—specifically, the ideal man who maintains independence from state authority and social codes and demonstrates this autonomy through silence.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 May 2026
Pick your bouquet by color including yellow, which signifies friendship, according to April & Ashley’s Co-CEO Tyler Francis.
—Stacey Zable, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, his subsequent decision to stage a public prank using the carcass signifies a shift in purpose.
—Sam Zeveloff, STAT, 9 May 2026
This rating signifies protection against wind, water, extreme temperatures, and blowing dust—essentially, all the environmental factors that would typically be a death sentence for more delicate electronics.
—Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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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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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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At the end of the day, that’s all that matters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
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All of which matters but none of which work without a more critical goal.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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And then no sponginess to me denotes that something deflated.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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Each color denotes the type of crime.—
Mindy Schauer,
Oc Register,
15 Apr. 2026
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The movement is composed of 370 parts, including 84 components integrated into the filigreed tourbillon, which weighs approximately a quarter of a gram.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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For Mike, who's turning 77 years old next month, the memory of rebuilding after the Tubbs Fire still weighs heavily.—
Da Lin,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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