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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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Recent Examples of denote
Galleries marked with * denote first-time participants.
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Signs denote a line for entrance outside of the coffee shop, as capacity is limited inside the bar during its operating hours.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 7 May 2026
While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 6 May 2026
California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
—Linh Tat, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
Signs denote a line for entrance outside of the coffee shop, as capacity is limited inside the bar during its operating hours.
—Sarah Gilliland, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for denote
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When presented as a wall installation, the pages are transmuted into an object signifying nothing but the imitation of writing by a depersonalized other.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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And whether that was on Brown, the offense or a combination, too many factors aligned to signify the end of an impressive four-year run with the Eagles that included three All-Pro teams and a Super Bowl.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Police said their investigation indicated an argument escalated to gunfire.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
2 June 2026
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Meanwhile, surveys indicate that US car buyers are aware of the concerns but don’t care.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2026
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That decision means the jury can also issue punitive damages, which could result in millions more being awarded.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Chicago — At the top of the Obama Presidential Center, in its sunlit Sky Room is where you’re meant to take it all in.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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The original creepypasta that inspired the phenomenon (posted to 4chan in 2019) is the only canonical Backrooms document—the post implies the presence of a monster, but stops short of describing it.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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As the name implies, the French pedicure shares the same DNA as a French manicure.—
Fiona Embleton,
Glamour,
31 May 2026
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“Denote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denote. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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