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as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
quietly waiting for the signal to advance
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
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Recent Examples of signal
Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the riders was caught and buried, and the second rider tried to use an avalanche rescue transceiver to find his partner but could not get a signal and called 911 for help.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Feb. 2025
Such success has opened the door for an influx of new brands that have emerged over the last decade, signaling a slow but steady change for Black representation across the industry.
—Janice Brockenberry, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The traffic management center remotely controls signals, avoiding traffic jams by turning all the lights green for street lanes going away from the fire.
—Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the riders was caught and buried, and the second rider tried to use an avalanche rescue transceiver to find his partner but could not get a signal and called 911 for help.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 19 Feb. 2025
Verb
Diet Eating the same meals in the same amount at the same time everyday and maintaining a consistent sleeping schedule will help retrain your body’s circadian rhythms and signaling so that your atypical work and eating hours will become normal to your body.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Feb. 2025
Such success has opened the door for an influx of new brands that have emerged over the last decade, signaling a slow but steady change for Black representation across the industry.
—Janice Brockenberry, Essence, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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At various points, Thomas has also participated in football — both tackle and flag — baseball and gymnastics, flourishing in all of them.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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As Americans rushed to post black squares to the Instagram feeds and businesses in the U.S. drafted up diversity promises and hung BLM flags in their storefronts, the protests of that summer would go onto surpass the Women's March in terms of reach.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Even small gestures, like sending a quick text to check in during a hectic day or remembering meaningful anniversaries can reinforce your dependability.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Following the outcry over Musk's gesture, right-wing figures shared photos of high-profile Democrats, such as former President Barack Obama and ex-Vice President Kamala Harris, raising one arm while delivering speeches.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs, led by the National Treasury Employees Union, initially motioned for a temporary restraining order, but the judge upgraded it to a preliminary injunction, creating the foundations for a potential permanent ruling.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Daniels motioned him from the backfield to a fullback position.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Each Movies 'Wicked' Star Jeff Goldblum Plays Piano During BAFTA Film Awards In Memoriam Segment Winslet scored a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film, with Lee also nominated for the BAFTA for outstanding British film of the year.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Feb. 2025
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Our first priority always is to maintain outstanding security and operational excellence.—
Ayesha Javed,
TIME,
16 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Researchers see the trend as a sign of financial instability among older Americans.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
16 Feb. 2025
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That’s the annual sign Javier Báez has arrived at spring training.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The most common ones waved by the flagman are: Green flag: Used to start or restart a race.—
Mark Long,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2025
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The message was scrawled in chalk on the pavement surrounding the park and reflected on the posters demonstrators waved and in the messages from speakers.—
Zoe Sottile,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The walls of the Oval Office are adorned with portraits of presidents past, including the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, a fitting nod to the history of such a distinguished work space.—
Ross O'Keefe,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
14 Feb. 2025
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Page also was a distinguished stage actress, appearing in The Bitter Tears of Petra von Kant in 1980 and receiving the Moliere Award in 1996 for Colombe.—
Rhett Bartlett,
The Hollywood Reporter,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Therme Dubai is designed by prestigious US firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Feb. 2025
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris will receive the NAACP’s prestigious Chairman’s Award during the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.—
Hilary Lewis,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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