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as in to mean
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in to denote
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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Recent Examples of signify
But sometimes, headaches can signify a more serious issue and require medical attention.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, another new Lenovo laptop could signify the beginning of the end for one of the company’s trademark technologies: the trackpoint.
—Barry Collins, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Pink areas on the coasts note regions with winter storm warnings; bright purple on the coasts notes storm warnings; and light blue areas signify cold weather warnings.
—Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
The sword might have been a gift from a royal, Sayer adds, and it may have been used for generations—signifying social status—before accompanying its last owner to the grave.
—Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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That meant he was sworn in before around 600 dignitaries rather than in front of the huge crowds that usually line the National Mall to watch outdoor inaugurations.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
21 Jan. 2025
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That means no large pasta pot to clean, only one skillet.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2025
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Still, the multi-hyphenate star, who graces this week's cover of PEOPLE, has no idea which entertainment symbol will be used to denote her life’s work.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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Each swap kit comes with a swap pint, two bowls and two spoons, and the four unique kits will be available here for just $3.60, as the brand denotes that the pints each contain 360 calories or less.—
Jeanette Hurt,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some studies indicate that smoke’s contaminants can effectively bypass the skin barrier altogether.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Log in with Liberty, Woodham went on, may ultimately resemble something like the Energy Star logo on household appliances, which indicates energy-efficient products.—
Clare Malone,
The New Yorker,
17 Jan. 2025
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Only opinion that matters is your own and Jeff's 💯.—
Kristen Waggoner,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Support journalism that digs deeper into topics that matter most to Arkansans.—
Grant Lancaster,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Jan. 2025
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As its name implies, the flattering silhouette has a low waistline.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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Representing opera in games, especially in the style found in Assassin’s Creed and Hitman, is technically tricky and not undertaken lightly—likely implying a sincere belief by the game makers in its significant value for the game experience.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Jan. 2025
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Attorneys for Blanding, who weighs 489 pounds, filed the lawsuit, claiming the incident, which occurred earlier this month, violated Michigan's anti-discrimination laws, which include weight as a protected characteristic.—
Flynn Nicholls,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
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Beatrice’s second daughter was born at 12.57 p.m. local time on January 22, weighing four pounds and five ounces, the palace said in a statement.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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