denoted

verb

past tense of denote
1
as in signified
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind a flashing red light that denotes danger

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2
as in indicated
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 denoted 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 But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric. — Jack Hamilton, The Atlantic, 28 Apr. 2026 It will be denoted at the top what time the general sale kicks off. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026 From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoted
  1. signified
  2. indicated
  3. meant
  4. implied
Verb
  • That signified everything that Joe and Angela had swept under the rug.
    — Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 10 July 2026
  • Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
    — W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2026
Definition of signified
Verb
  • In the press release announcing its acquisition of Asembia, Peak Rock executives indicated this wouldn’t be their last deal in the specialty pharmacy space.
    — Bruce Japsen, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • An initial, publicly available dispatch call indicated someone at the scene was unconscious.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of indicated
Verb
  • Still a problem was the camera’s smaller-than-usual three-minute film magazine, which meant changing magazines in the middle of intense dramatic scenes, a situation Nolan had to plan for.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • The defense had argued to delay the hearing, saying in court filings this spring the high volume of discovery meant Robinson’s attorneys would be unable to adequately prepare.
    — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of meant
Verb
  • Iran has not directly claimed responsibility for the attacks, but has implied involvement.
    — Connor Greene, Time, 7 July 2026
  • The federations have implied, not without justification, that the decision was tainted.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 6 July 2026
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