1
as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of denote
There is a word for this in Japanese, shibumi, that denotes an aesthetic of austere simplicity and effortless perfection, of doing the most with the least.
—
Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Hurricane status requires sustained winds of at least 74 mph, which denote the start of Category 1 strength; Category 2 is defined by damaging, sustained winds of at least 96 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Lines spoken in Mandarin appear white, while yellow denotes Yunnan dialect.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Even the word ‘hurricane’ comes from Huracán, a Taino and Mayan word denoting the god of wind.
—Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for denote 
Bailey Trela, Vulture, 19 Nov. 2024
Hurricane status requires sustained winds of at least 74 mph, which denote the start of Category 1 strength; Category 2 is defined by damaging, sustained winds of at least 96 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
Lines spoken in Mandarin appear white, while yellow denotes Yunnan dialect.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
Even the word ‘hurricane’ comes from Huracán, a Taino and Mayan word denoting the god of wind.
—Farah Nibbs, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for denote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
Verb
-
This announcement signifies the company’s ongoing commitment to expand its footprint slowly and carefully throughout the world’s most glamorous destinations.Caroline Tell, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
-
Each of the four categories is labeled with a color, which also signifies their difficulty level.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
This timepiece indicates a second time zone with an additional skeletonized hand that can be hidden behind the hour hand when its owner is not traveling.Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
-
There are reports coming from FanSided's Robert Murray indicating that the Red Sox made a strong push for Cleveland Guardians ace Shane Bieber before Bieber agreed to a two-year deal with Cleveland.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
With no other natural habitat and a population in the low 200s, the disturbance to the pupfish could mean trouble.Saman Shafiq, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
-
That means, assuming Avengers: Doomsday takes place in the present, an octogenarian Captain America might not make the most sense as a vehicle for Evans' big return.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
While the firm has a 2025 year-end price target of 6,600 for the S & P 500 , implying upside of 9% from Tuesday’s close, Johnson expects the small-cap Russell will outpace that clip.Brian Evans, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
-
Grief has been called a journey, but a journey implies an endpoint.Nancy Borowick, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near denote
Cite this Entry
“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share