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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 banshee, a spirit of Scottish and Irish origin, signifies death.
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Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The archway, sometimes created with a variety of materials — such as flowers, sugar cane or corn — signifies a doorway for souls to find their way to us.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
During the full moon phase, the opposition between the sun and moon signifies a heightened state of energy, insight and intuition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But the Clipper mission signifies a dawning era of enlightenment as this region’s subsurface seas snap into sharper focus.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
Don’t assume that the title guarantees success, gives you permission to boast, or signifies a permanent status.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Just as the pink floral arrangement is shown, the mom-to-be gasps and covers her mouth in excitement as the shade signifies that the husband and wife will soon have a little girl on their hands.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The recent pit production signifies the official recommencement of US nuclear warhead production.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The waxing moon on the front door signifies the fire phase, and Alice dreads going inside.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
The archway, sometimes created with a variety of materials — such as flowers, sugar cane or corn — signifies a doorway for souls to find their way to us.
—Paola Briseño-Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
During the full moon phase, the opposition between the sun and moon signifies a heightened state of energy, insight and intuition.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
But the Clipper mission signifies a dawning era of enlightenment as this region’s subsurface seas snap into sharper focus.
—Nadia Drake, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2024
Don’t assume that the title guarantees success, gives you permission to boast, or signifies a permanent status.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Just as the pink floral arrangement is shown, the mom-to-be gasps and covers her mouth in excitement as the shade signifies that the husband and wife will soon have a little girl on their hands.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024
The recent pit production signifies the official recommencement of US nuclear warhead production.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
The waxing moon on the front door signifies the fire phase, and Alice dreads going inside.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifies
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Thomas Kohler, who teaches labor and employment law at Boston College, said the agreement to halt the strike means that the two sides are close to a final deal.Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
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That means aurora as far south as Illinois and Oregon, but don't be surprised if what materializes is a G4 (Intense) geomagnetic storm.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Thus far though, the net effect of recent data implies an economy continuing on target for a soft landing.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Meanwhile, Citi has a buy rating on the stock, and its price target of $50 implies nearly 45% upside from Wednesday’s close.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Interestingly, some research indicates that cannabis may offer temporary respiratory relief.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The data through September 2024 indicates a slight drop, suggesting some improvement, though crime levels remain elevated compared to early-decade figures.Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Irreverent and misguided, Lew’s genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may– finally– offer his life some direction and purpose.Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
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The table folds compactly for easy storage and transport and weighs just seven pounds.Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Signifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifies. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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