as in indicative
indicating something
his tendency to use weasel words is seen as a signifying character trait
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as in meaning
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in denoting
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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as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression
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Recent Examples of signifying
Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, just one piece of vital equipment required 130 linear feet from Macaron Queen, signifying the vertigo-inducing jump between small-scale production and any dreams of upward growth.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversely, a reading below 30 often signals that a stock is oversold, signifying a possible rebound ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Father Time is often depicted holding his scythe, signifying that every moment is fleeting.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the three-month outlook shows colder-than-normal temperatures across southern Alaska, signifying that the state could soon see the return of frigid weather.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
In the photo that the actress shared, her tree appeared to have a yellow brick roadway leading up to it with a pair of legs (signifying the Wicked Witch of the East) peaking out beneath the tree.
—Kimberlee Speakman, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
However, if one partner says no, the decision is paused, signifying that further reflection and dialogue are necessary before any action is taken.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
For example, just one piece of vital equipment required 130 linear feet from Macaron Queen, signifying the vertigo-inducing jump between small-scale production and any dreams of upward growth.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Conversely, a reading below 30 often signals that a stock is oversold, signifying a possible rebound ahead.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 14 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, Father Time is often depicted holding his scythe, signifying that every moment is fleeting.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Dec. 2024
However, the three-month outlook shows colder-than-normal temperatures across southern Alaska, signifying that the state could soon see the return of frigid weather.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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Both teams went deep into their benches to get the final 12 minutes over with, and the Thunder’s reserves frankly missed so many shots that the final score was not indicative of just how lopsided the game was.—
Joe Vardon,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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Weekly comparisons for mortgage applications last week are outsized due to the holidays and not indicative of the state of the market.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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That will isolate older versions of Android, meaning banking and enterprise apps will likely fail to function or restrict what can be done on older versions of Android.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Every person and object resonates with meaning that, like pieces of a mosaic, contributes to the overall picture.—
Manohla Dargis,
New York Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The 10-year yield jumped 13 basis points last week after the Federal Reserve pared down rate-cut projections, indicating only two more interest rate cuts lie ahead in 2025, down from four potential cuts that had been signaled in September.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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The final composite score for each state was calculated and the states were ranked with higher scores indicating the worse working conditions.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Underwood recently wore a two-piece metallic gown from Rafik Zaki with a reflective silver bodice and a high-low silver skirt for the Songwriters Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala 2024.—
Ada Tseng,
WWD,
20 Jan. 2025
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What could have been a drab ten-story block surrounded by pavement instead became a low, deep, black-glass blob—reflective in the day, glowing at night—that filled the whole lot, following the curves of medieval streets.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Truly pocket sized and weighing just 165g, FiiO says this is the ideal travel companion thanks to 12 hours of battery life and a two-hour fast-charge mode.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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This 2,000-tonne contraption would be lowered on a string of pipe weighing 2,000 tonnes, and grapple the wreck weighing 4,000 tonnes.—
David Szondy,
New Atlas,
4 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Butler was bothered after the discussion because Butler and his agent perceived that Heat officials were implying that Butler didn’t play his hardest in the Heat’s home win over the Pelicans on Wednesday.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
4 Jan. 2025
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Two days later, Jerry Jones offered a reason for Elliott’s decrease in time on the field, once again implying that he was being saved for the latter part of the season.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Jan. 2025
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