Thesaurus results for DENOTE

denote

verb

di-ˈnōt

Definition of denote

as in to signify

to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

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as in to indicate

to serve as a sign or symptom of the unkempt yard denotes a homeowner with little concern for the well-being of his neighborhood

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Recent Examples of denote The Ordinary denotes this serum as a high-strength retinol formula suitable for people who have already built up a tolerance to lower-concentration retinol products, such as the brand’s beginner and intermediate serums. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 Eligible cars would receive special license plates denoting the car as a historic vehicle and be insured as collector motor vehicles. — Sofia Williams, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026 One of the factors that may cause this type of aHUS is pregnancy, as denoted by p-aHUS. — Yi-Jin Yu, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 This is denoted by a marginal risk from the Storm Prediction Center. — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for denote

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The cast’s Blackness is a huge part of this — signifying is in their blood — but the impact spread across the whole franchise.

— Ile-Ife Okantah, Vulture, 7 Sep. 2026
But Porter and Price saw the moose as a different member of the horse family, with the rainbow signifying pride.

— Livia Caligor, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026

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Forgive my speculation, but all this seems to indicate a breaking point if Cincinnati doesn’t find success this year.

— Chris Branch, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The pilots did not inform air traffic controllers of any problems with the plane prior to landing, air traffic control audio indicated.

— Maria Aguilar Prieto, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of indicate

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Armed with an engine upgrade on their cars for this event, the Ferrari drivers entered the weekend with hopes of challenging for the win at an iconic race that means so much to their team.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The prevalence of starwashing does not mean that all extraterrestrial endeavors should be scorned, said The Cool Down.

— Devika Rao, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of mean

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Similarly, the Broncos just missed out in the USA Today Coaches’ Poll, which, as the name implies, coaches across FBS vote on — including Boise State head coach Spencer Danielson.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026
The investment bank's forecast implies a roughly 20% increase in the cost of Brent crude, the international benchmark, which is trading at nearly $100 a barrel.

— Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

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