as in indicative
indicating something
his tendency to use weasel words is seen as a signifying character trait
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Relevance
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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
Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
They are seated in a front row of the House chamber floor, signifying their significant and unique role in stewarding the Constitution.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Columbus are under a level 3 category, signifying an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
The 15-day festival commemorates the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, signifying the arrival of spring.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Or would there be a brass scale marking the 1849 beginning of the Gold Rush, or an antique gas pump signifying the 1956 development of interstate highways?
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith each signed a one-year split contract Saturday, signifying both will be in the clubhouse Friday at Truist Park when the team opens the season against the Royals.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Reviews have been mixed, with some critics embracing Gyllenhaal’s bold vision and others dismissing it as a whole lot of sound and fury, signifying zilch.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Mar. 2026
Other songwriters might opt to wring notes of sadness from the whole squad getting hitched, but this one is winking at the listener, signifying the end of his seclusion in Europe and the embrace of fans who haven’t had an audience with him in a long time.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.
—Geraldo Cadava, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
They are seated in a front row of the House chamber floor, signifying their significant and unique role in stewarding the Constitution.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
Southern Indiana, including Bloomington, Terre Haute and Columbus are under a level 3 category, signifying an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms.
—Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 19 Feb. 2026
The 15-day festival commemorates the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar, signifying the arrival of spring.
—Ashley Opina, Twin Cities, 18 Feb. 2026
Or would there be a brass scale marking the 1849 beginning of the Gold Rush, or an antique gas pump signifying the 1956 development of interstate highways?
—Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signifying
Adjective
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While South Florida locals debate whether Fort Lauderdale is truly stealing Miami’s thunder, Smorgasburg’s move from the 305 to the 954 is indicative of Fort Lauderdale’s growing food scene and appeal to young people.—
Amanda Rosa
March 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Roberts has heard a lot from his Gen-Z staff that 2026 is the analog year, meaning people are staying off their phones more, getting rid of social media and seeking out more physical media.—
Joseph Hernandez
March 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Few items in your closet work harder than the humble tee, meaning figuring out how to style an oversized T-shirt will pay dividends.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The twenty-four-hour temperature forecast is shown as a fluctuating black line tagged with icons denoting the weather every three hours.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
25 Mar. 2026
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Rather than civic numbers, houses here are often identified by their color, position, or ceramic tiles denoting the family’s name.—
Kristina Kasparian,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With another piece of paper indicating her pregnancy was not ectopic, though, Hall had left the clinic thinking that concern didn’t apply to her.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Israel has yet to publicly comment on the peace terms during the latest war of words, with reports indicating Israeli government had been blindsided with Washington's proposal.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward momentum, physical energy, and the desire to begin again after March's more reflective tone.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Other tips include riding defensively around cars, using front and rear lights, wearing reflective vests in the dark, and avoiding biking under the influence of drugs or alcohol.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Many thickening conditioners rely on silicones or heavy coatings to create the illusion of fullness, which can backfire over time by weighing hair down further.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
26 Mar. 2026
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After weighing less than 200 pounds because of gastritis, Simpson weighed 211 pounds at the combine and has been completely healthy during the pre-draft process.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Market pricing is implying no moves in either direction before the end of the year.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that corporate pharmaceutical funders influenced the organization's views.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Once wins and losses stop mattering, the attention turns to how those players are progressing.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Signifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signifying. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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