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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
Songwriters are denoted and decomposed.
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Yellow denotes a player out on loan, red signifies a new signing within the last year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Each chapter heading denotes a camera model and setting, foreshadowing what’s to come, as Rita tenaciously follows both the clues and the demands of those pesky spirits.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The next two teams belong in a tier together denoting seasons dramatically reinvigorated by the trade deadline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Yellow denotes a player out on loan, red signifies a new signing within the last year.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
Each chapter heading denotes a camera model and setting, foreshadowing what’s to come, as Rita tenaciously follows both the clues and the demands of those pesky spirits.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
The next two teams belong in a tier together denoting seasons dramatically reinvigorated by the trade deadline.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
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During the era of the former Prince Regent, colour was used as a status symbol and the decadent colour scheme employed by his interior designers– from opulent gold to aristocratic purple–was a status symbol used by the aristocracy to signify wealth and good taste.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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An all-women Blue Origin spaceflight signifies only that several women have amassed the social capital to be friends with Lauren Sánchez.—
Amanda Hess,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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McFarland claimed 2,000 tickets were available for the festival, but shared permits indicated that only space for 250 people had been obtained.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Initial findings indicate that all victims were employees of J&B Malunggay Bakery and were residing in the premises.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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This means every resume review or coaching session reduces the amount of time available with the coaches.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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To the dismay of many, the 1882 KKK Act, meant to protect Black people from physical harm, was amazingly ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.—
Gary Franks,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2025
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The business leaders’ statement implies that the region might be in danger of losing one or both teams, but neither has threatened to leave the Kansas City area.—
Mike Hendricks,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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Gentry implied that the growth sprang largely from American unexpectedly adding flights, which the airport is contractually obliged to accommodate, The Ledger reported.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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