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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
But sometimes, headaches can signify a more serious issue and require medical attention.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the unambiguous—and largely unexamined—nature of the U.K.’s support for Ukraine means that there isn’t a Plan B if the dynamic of the war shifts away from Kyiv this year.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, the multi-hyphenate star, who graces this week's cover of PEOPLE, has no idea which entertainment symbol will be used to denote her life’s work.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each swap kit comes with a swap pint, two bowls and two spoons, and the four unique kits will be available here for just $3.60, as the brand denotes that the pints each contain 360 calories or less.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Executive orders indicate a president’s intention to take swift action without waiting on Congress, but initiating their underlying policies often takes time, experts said — requiring a president’s Cabinet appointments to win confirmation and his administration to settle in first.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Jan. 2025
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Only opinion that matters is your own and Jeff's đŸ’¯.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Knowing what truly matters to you makes the job search process so much easier.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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The average price target on shares implies just 3.7% upside ahead.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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But the new scooter lacked a platform underneath the seat and weighed about 50 pounds — too heavy for her needs, said Marcia Harris, support groups and outreach manager for the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
17 Jan. 2025
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The slowdown in luxury demand weighed heavily on Richemont’s balance sheet in the first half, which is why the 10 percent uptick came as such a surprise.—
Samantha Conti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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