as in indicative
indicating something
his tendency to use weasel words is seen as a signifying character trait
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as in meaning
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in denoting
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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as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of
the opening of the new mall signifies the city's overdue emergence from economic depression
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Recent Examples of signifying
J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
The inaugural flight took place between Dearborn and Chicago, utilizing Stout’s single-engine 2-AT plane, signifying a significant step towards the future Ford envisioned for commercial aviation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Everything from handmade scissors decorated with a stork (the bird emblem of Uzbekistan signifying peace, happiness and freedom) to miniature paintings where the paint has been swapped out for coffee can be bought here.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Eventually, the hospital qualified for Level IV status, signifying that it was equipped to handle the highest-risk pregnancies.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
There's been an uptick in Justin Herbert's scrambling since week 8, signifying that Herbert was no longer nursing the high ankle sprain from week 2.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign touted the elder Cheney's endorsement as a signpost signifying the breadth of her coalition tent, and Harris made multiple campaign stops with his daughter.
—EW.com, 6 Nov. 2024
On October 13, 2019, Salas rang the bell at cancer research and treatment facility City of Hope, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Verb
Following hospital protocol, nurses tried to attach a purple wristband, signifying her wish to die without intervention.
—J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Then, after Adams nails this rant of maternal sound and fury, signifying that the kids may be all right but the matriarchs of the world are anything but, Heller rewinds and resets the moment.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
The inaugural flight took place between Dearborn and Chicago, utilizing Stout’s single-engine 2-AT plane, signifying a significant step towards the future Ford envisioned for commercial aviation.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Dec. 2024
Everything from handmade scissors decorated with a stork (the bird emblem of Uzbekistan signifying peace, happiness and freedom) to miniature paintings where the paint has been swapped out for coffee can be bought here.
—Yasemen Kaner-White, theweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Eventually, the hospital qualified for Level IV status, signifying that it was equipped to handle the highest-risk pregnancies.
—Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
There's been an uptick in Justin Herbert's scrambling since week 8, signifying that Herbert was no longer nursing the high ankle sprain from week 2.
—Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
The Harris campaign touted the elder Cheney's endorsement as a signpost signifying the breadth of her coalition tent, and Harris made multiple campaign stops with his daughter.
—EW.com, 6 Nov. 2024
On October 13, 2019, Salas rang the bell at cancer research and treatment facility City of Hope, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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Geographical proximity isn’t necessarily indicative of anything.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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This sample is not indicative of iVerify’s entire device population and belonged to journalists, government officials and corporate executives.Kate O'Flaherty, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The tax credits will also become refundable for the first time in the upcoming budget year, which begins on July 1, meaning the state will pay companies cash for any credits that exceed their tax liability.Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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His sentencing also takes into account the time already served since his May arrest, meaning he could be released in approximately 12 months, according to his legal team.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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In fact, Retail Dive cites a PMG survey indicating that half of Gen Z jetsetters like to immerse themselves in new cultures.Jeff Fromm, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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These reports were later clarified, indicating a case of mistaken identity, and Dong Jun appeared publicly, reaffirming his position.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Wedding tablescapes are arguably the most memorable part of a couple’s wedding decor, combining multiple visual elements that are reflective of the couple, their location, and their aesthetic.Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The president-elect's transition team did not immediately respond to a request for comment whether that was reflective of the ceasefire proposal Trump shared Sunday.Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The companies say they are disappointed and disagree with the decision and are currently weighing their options going forward.Brittney Melton, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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Teams weighing the value of an exemplary playoff track record and leadership qualities also had to reconcile his age and injury history.Sam Blum, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday, Wall Street firm Oppenheimer upped its price target on Costco shares to $1,075 each from $980, implying roughly 9% upside from Monday’s close.Paulina Likos, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Bank of America has a $105 price target on shares, implying upside of more than 10% from Thursday’s close.Pia Singh, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Signifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifying. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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