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as in signified
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denoted
From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
One of them, lil, denoted the bewildering idea of wind as an entity.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The iCBT group showed large reductions in social anxiety compared to the control group, with effect sizes that denoted very strong effects.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
One of them, lil, denoted the bewildering idea of wind as an entity.
—Big Think, 18 Nov. 2025
Previous downturns of this nature, denoted by red arrows on the chart, resulted in consolidation phases lasting several weeks.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
The iCBT group showed large reductions in social anxiety compared to the control group, with effect sizes that denoted very strong effects.
—New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoted
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When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
25 Mar. 2026
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That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Military officials have indicated the demolitions will continue across the border zone.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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Two days later, a GI study indicated gastroesophageal reflux disease and possibly eosinophilic esophagitis.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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City leaders say the structures are meant to be multi-functional, with people frequently stopping by to do work, grab coffee, or simply spend time with others.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Being embedded meant slowing down, listening, and understanding the genealogy of the triennial itself—seeing HT25 not as a rupture, but as part of an ongoing continuum.—
Wassan Al-Khudhairi,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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At one point Friday, futures markets implied a greater-than-even chance that the Fed could raise rates by the end of 2026, according to the CME Group's FedWatch tool.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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Gerry Cardinale, the managing partner of RedBird Capital, the Ellisons’ partner in the bid, has publicly stated that foreign investment is a beneficial part of the trade and implied that the amount would be increased.—
Joseph M. Singer,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Denoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoted. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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