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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
Even when their garments signified success (i.e., championship tees), their perceptions didn’t improve.
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bee, signifying industriousness and a collaborative spirit, has long been a symbol of the brand.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The Ducks’ 6-2 triumph on Wednesday marked the Boston Bruins’ seventh straight loss and also signified a season-series sweep at the hands of the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 3 Apr. 2025
The bee, signifying industriousness and a collaborative spirit, has long been a symbol of the brand.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
The Ducks’ 6-2 triumph on Wednesday marked the Boston Bruins’ seventh straight loss and also signified a season-series sweep at the hands of the Ducks.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
In an age of constant disruption and rising expectations, this mindset—grounded in leadership rather than solely in systems—could signify the ultimate competitive advantage.
—David Nour, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signify
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The area normally can expect 38.4 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Chicago was warmer than average during the 2023-24 season, which meant snow was scarce.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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The good news is that while President Donald Trump has a higher pain threshold than most thought, there is a pain threshold, and the tariff exemption on the electronics industry means that a tech earnings collapse is far less likely.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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This configuration denotes a GMT-Master (or II) with a steel case, a brown or black dial, a gold bezel, a two-tone bezel insert in brown and gold, a gold crown, and a matching, two-tone bracelet.—
Oren Hartov,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2025
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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
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As of last May, filings with the state of Texas indicated that 78% of CFP Administration LLC’s ownership was held in equal 15.6% shares by the Big Ten, ACC, SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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Which indicates that her tough-guy act is a front to conceal her own vulnerability.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Harvard's choice to decline the U.S. government's demands has likely sent a decisive and positive message to all stakeholders in and out of the University about what truly matters regarding its core values.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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No one cared whether McIlroy filled whole rooms with FedEx Cup points, as long as his last major victory remained in the amber of 2014, nothing else mattered.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
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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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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Climate change, war, political polarization, total economic collapse — the general unpredictability of the future can all weigh heavily on people who are thinking about becoming parents.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Males can eventually weigh 500 pounds on average, while females typically weigh 250 pounds.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Signify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signify. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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