signifier

noun

sig·ni·fi·er ˈsig-nə-ˌfī(-ə)r

: one that signifies

: a symbol, sound, or image (such as a word) that represents an underlying concept or meaning compare signified

Examples of signifier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Many people across the Black diaspora recognize jewelry as a symbol of identity as well as a signifier of wealth and success. —

Amaya McDonald, ARTnews.com, 12 July 2024 Fujifilm drew upon the same visual signifiers to create a more accessible product—and perhaps a better one for the Internet era. —

Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 10 July 2024 Much like Hamilton and Parks and Recreation, the rustic chic wedding recalls a time when mass culture prized earnestness above all, when the hipster sensibility was the ultimate signifier of authenticity and charm. —

Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 1 July 2024 Dua Lipa, Radical Optimism: Lipa again goes for an upbeat dance album with throwback disco signifiers. —

Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for signifier

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