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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
Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Brands now track search lift, site traffic, retail signals, and long-tail engagement.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Drew Cukor, Fortune, 11 May 2026
But what happened next may have signaled a new road for Asuka.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Noun
Boeing picked up the pace of plane deliveries last month, an encouraging signal for the metric that investors care most about in its turnaround.
—Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Brands now track search lift, site traffic, retail signals, and long-tail engagement.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Verb
In too many corporations, AI strategy is delegated to a chief AI officer or an innovation lab, organizational constructs designed to signal progress without disturbing the existing power structure.
—Drew Cukor, Fortune, 11 May 2026
But what happened next may have signaled a new road for Asuka.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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The kit features black shorts and the signature red and white striped jersey, while off-the-field gear includes black hoodies, T-shirts and baseball hats, in addition to scarves evoking the bloke-core aesthetics, and a flag.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Another promotional video for Rededicate 250 blends various Christian and American imagery — scenes of a cross laid on an American flag, a robed choir, people raising their hands in worship — along with a brief scene of a man praying while wearing a Jewish skullcap.—
Peter Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Yet such gestures failed to meet the scale of the problem.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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But on the flip side, some studies conclude that CODAs learn from playing interpreter at a young age to communicate better personally and professionally later in life, and may grow up endowed with special talents for conveying and reading facial expressions and gestures.—
Bob Brody,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Referee Kelly Sutherland immediately ruled it a legal goal and motioned to say Hunt pushed the Avs captain into his own goalie.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Anunoby was having another strong game Wednesday before appearing to suffer a leg injury and motioning to come out of the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Alvarez is, once again, having an outstanding season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Goalkeeper Casey Murphy was outstanding for the Legacy.—
Boston Herald staff,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
Noun
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Santiago said the detentions are a sign that their fight for justice and to protect the surrounding lands was worth it despite the bloody toll.—
Marlon González,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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New evidence in a study by researchers at Florida Atlantic University and the University of Central Florida found that changes in driving behavior can act as biomarkers indicating a decline in mental clarity that pre-dates major signs of dementia.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
Verb
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McCollum stopped and waved the vehicle on.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2026
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The decision by Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s camps to wave their white flags stunned gossip hounds captivated by their blockbuster legal battle, which left no shortage of reputational casualties for both.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Christopher Abbott, Jon Bernthal, Rose Byrne, Carrie Coon, Ayo Edebiri, Alden Ehrenreich, Luke Evans, Daniel Radcliffe, Laurie Metcalf and Lea Michele are just a sampling of the big-name performers nominated today for 2026 New York Drama League Awards in the distinguished performances category.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Helicopters and trailers arrived in large numbers, famous faces and a distinguished director settled in near grazing cattle, and the cameras started rolling.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The Manchester United under-18s manager watched his side suffer a 2-1 defeat by Oliver Reiss’ Manchester City in the final of the prestigious youth competition, which was the first between the two clubs since 1986.—
Chris McKenna,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Kids who take the spot of a potential American student to attend some of America’s most prestigious colleges, and then go back home.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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