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as in to mean
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in to denote
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 signify
In the annals of gaming history, handheld consoles often signify which company is at the top of its game — and which is losing ground to its competitors.
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Although contemporary smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant can manage rudimentary household commands—like turning on lights or checking the weather—agentic AI signifies a profound shift.
—Sandeep Shivam, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The pop-up signifies a major step in Outcast‘s dedication to their West Coast customers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The slogan signified a resistance toward outside investors looking to buy up the droves of suddenly buildable lots.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2025
Although contemporary smart assistants such as Alexa or Google Assistant can manage rudimentary household commands—like turning on lights or checking the weather—agentic AI signifies a profound shift.
—Sandeep Shivam, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The pop-up signifies a major step in Outcast‘s dedication to their West Coast customers.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 6 June 2025
The slogan signified a resistance toward outside investors looking to buy up the droves of suddenly buildable lots.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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This is what 42% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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But that doesn’t mean Patullo and Co. shouldn’t proactively prepare wrinkles to keep opponents on their toes.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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This denotes a very strong Debt-to-Equity Ratio of 0.1%(compared to 19.9% for the S&P 500).—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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The menu denotes which spirits are made in Colorado or come from businesses owned by women, people of color or members of the LGBTQIA+ community.—
Beth Rankin,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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Coinbase has indicated that cryptocurrency prices are influenced by multi-year cycles that typically last two to four years.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The release indicated that Dobbins was inside a marked crosswalk when she was struck around 7:30 p.m. that evening.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
9 June 2025
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Versatile and relentless styles The systems aren’t necessarily identical, and that doesn’t really matter.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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By leveraging the right tools for your organization, your team can streamline workflows, foster collaboration and focus on what matters most: delivering impactful, high-quality work.—
Andrea Ruskin,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Just as its name implies, this oversized two-story vessel sits moored in the tranquil waters of Montego Bay, serving an extensive menu of mostly seafood dishes, but with a little something for every diner.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
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The predominant color in both hotels is white, but as their names imply, Stella Nova is accented with cooler tones and starry vibes while Terra Nova has warmer, more terrestrial theming.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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Even they, Song argues, engaged in courtship activities, weighing the merits of their paramours against the needs of the real world.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025
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He is described as standing about 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 190 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.—
Michael Dorgan , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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