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
Maggie Clancy, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Miami Heat guard showcased a new buzzcut during NBA Media Day 2024, which many on social media interpreted as signifying a fresh start with the team.
—Maggie Clancy, WWD, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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The vote is indicative of Asian Americans’ rightward shift toward tougher crime policies like much of the state, analysts say.Kimmy Yam, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Each frame in the animation covers two days, and the black circle is indicative of an expanding area that sees no sunlight as winter progresses.Tom Yulsman, Discover Magazine, 8 Nov. 2024
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Winds are ever-changing, meaning that the timing of the migration and altitude add to the long list of factors that Arctic terns need to consider.Scott Travers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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That data often comes from what's readily available online, meaning content created by writers, artists, journalists, graphic designers and anyone using social media.Cathy Ross, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Exicure's cash and cash equivalents were reported at $343,000 as of September 30, 2024, indicating a need for substantial additional financing in the near term.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing includes financial statements for the quarter, indicating a net loss of $4,956,000 compared to $4,183,000 in the same quarter the previous year.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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For example, bullet journaling, reflective journaling, junk journaling, gratitude journaling and freewriting.Noma Nazish, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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That’s reflective of the current Pope Francis, who’s been largely commended for his liberal viewpoints.Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
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In 2021, a complete gold mask weighing about 100 grams was unearthed at the site, according to China's Xinhua News Agency.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In his upcoming book, Unleashed, Johnson relayed an anecdote implying Netanyahu might have planted a bug in his personal bathroom, the Telegraph reported.Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 3 Oct. 2024
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Analysts’ average price target on Best Buy stands at $104, implying just 3% upside.Sean Conlon, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Signifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifying. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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