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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
Owen Martin, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
And astronomers will only have about 10 to 15 minutes to point a telescope at the burst once the initial signal is detected.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The left-wing Social Democratic Party of Germany, which will be part of the incoming coalition government, has signaled a willingness for this course of action.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Noun
These Morse code-like signals communicate what type and how fit the fireflies are to potential mates in the darkness.
—Owen Martin, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
And astronomers will only have about 10 to 15 minutes to point a telescope at the burst once the initial signal is detected.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 1 May 2025
Verb
White smoke signals a new leader of the Roman Catholic Church is selected.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
The left-wing Social Democratic Party of Germany, which will be part of the incoming coalition government, has signaled a willingness for this course of action.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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Demonstrators stepping on an Indian flag in Karachi, Pakistan, on Wednesday.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
8 May 2025
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Boise also added a flag promoting organ donation to its collection of official city flags.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Noun
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The image depicts Trump — who is not Catholic — seated on an gilded chair, dressed in white papal vestments and headdress, with one finger raised, in a gesture that evokes Christ and other religious figures’ hand symbols in Christian iconography.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
4 May 2025
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The gesture served as a precursor for the celebration that followed.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Verb
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The Colorado Buffaloes head coach raised his hand and motioned in the air before taking a sip of his water bottle in the clip, shared by uStadium on X. After Shedeur's draft party, Deion posted a video of his son addressing guests with a humble message.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Fuhrer voted against accepting the report and motioned to rescind the resolution supervisors approved in December, which censured Fuhrer and came with a suite of actions, including blocking him from becoming board chair.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Noun
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Verb
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One of the evening's hosts then mentioned Jenner's name as Chalamet smiled and the camera switched to the make up mogul, who waved and clapped while flashing a huge smile.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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And Jerry Grogan, from Indianapolis, is waving the Star Spangled Banner.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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The research was designed to capture a look at much of the world, said study lead and report contributor Dr. Byron Johnson, distinguished professor of the social sciences at Baylor in Waco, Texas.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
30 Apr. 2025
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Only this season for Valladolid has proved anything but distinguished.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Harassment, fear alter campus life As prestigious universities like Harvard became a focal point of outside scrutiny last year, external harassment had devastating effects on students, the report says.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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While performance in European competition has propelled them into financial parity with Scandinavia’s biggest clubs, there’s an acceptance that when players shine, there will be interest from more affluent and prestigious sides.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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