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as in to signify
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Upon landing her new role as creative director, a ‘G’ for Georgiana was tacked onto Hunza to signify the brand’s new chapter and direction.Dahvi Shira, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Prior to the decision, Horner recently indicated to F1 reporters that the two candidates to replace Pérez would be Lawson or Yuki Tsunoda, his teammate at RB, which is known for auditioning drivers for the senior team.Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of antitrust regulators indicates that the scrutiny of Big Tech during the Biden administration will likely continue during Trump’s term.Owen Tedford, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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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
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Now, Walgreens not only relies on pharmacy but also retail sales, and the factors above imply a lower footfall, which will impact its retail sales as well.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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