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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denotes
Offering a complete range of tailored clothing, leather jackets, footwear, and accessories, JV denotes the taste of high fashion with a rebel aesthetic.
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Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
In this psychological thriller, readers are taken on a wild ride that truly denotes that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the wealthy have their fair share of secrets and problems, too.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Luke’s Lobster is a certified B Corp company, a designation awarded by nonprofit outfit B Lab, which denotes a for-profit company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.
—Todd Leopold, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Strength The strength of CBD tinctures is measured in milligrams (mg) and denotes the amount of CBD in the tincture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
In this psychological thriller, readers are taken on a wild ride that truly denotes that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the wealthy have their fair share of secrets and problems, too.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Luke’s Lobster is a certified B Corp company, a designation awarded by nonprofit outfit B Lab, which denotes a for-profit company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.
—Todd Leopold, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Strength The strength of CBD tinctures is measured in milligrams (mg) and denotes the amount of CBD in the tincture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
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This public vitriol signifies a point of no return.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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The women of #MomTok have been in high demand, and Paul’s leading Bachelorette status further signifies that.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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This means designing curricula that force students to grapple with complexity before introducing AI assistance.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Whether that means living tiny on a beautiful plot of land or looking to add more livable square footage to your backyard, this open tiny home with lots of charm has endless possibilities at only 209 square feet.—
Gabriela Izquierdo,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Distiller’s One-Of-One is a charity auction held every other year and, as the name implies, every lot is completely unique.—
Mark Littler,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Analyst Gil Luria maintained his $250 price target, which implies 10% upside from Apple's Wednesday close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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