betokening

present participle of betoken
as in indicating
to serve as a sign or symptom of the humor in his writing is never cruel, and betokens a warm and compassionate heart

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  • Designed for evolving missions The latest award follows an earlier Titan procurement by JIATF-401, indicating continued confidence in the platform.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
  • This convergence is a very encouraging sign, providing the first footprint of a structural trend change and indicating that the selling pressure from the recent rug pull is finally exhausting itself.
    Nishant Pant, CNBC, 7 July 2026
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  • Today, the brand's ecosystem includes wellness clubs and destination experiences, reflecting how athleisure has become a modern uniform signifying values.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • And in many Indigenous societies, the color, length, and placement of fringe acted as a coat of arms, signifying one’s family, tribe, or position in the community.
    Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026
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  • Part of the system integrates with third-party cameras, meaning while the Flock-specific cameras may only log vehicle data, opponents allege other identifying factors of people could be obtained by third-party collaborators.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Those areas remained on pre-evacuation status, meaning residents must be prepared to leave again if conditions change.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 8 July 2026
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  • In a scene shot backstage at a Pod Meets World live show, Friedle showed that Savage hadn't responded to a text from Friedle since April 2020, and his iMessages switched from blue to green, potentially denoting a block.
    Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
  • Eos, the goddess of dawn, functions as a poetic device denoting the passage of time.
    Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 June 2026
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“Betokening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/betokening. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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