1
as in signified
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of denoted
It’s not denoted as dishwasher safe.
—
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.
—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
They are denoted with an asterisk in the minimum and maximum tuition columns.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
To reduce transport emissions, the resort sources many of its ingredients locally, which is denoted with the initials LS on menus.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Skill comes from effort Cognitive psychologists have argued that our thoughts and decisions are the result of two processing modes, commonly denoted as System 1 and System 2.
—Brian W. Stone, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
In the cases of three members of the list—Rob Walton, Miriam Adelson and Jerry Jones, as denoted by an asterisk—the net worth calculation includes family members’ assets.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 Dec. 2025
In the Nile Valley there are hieroglyphs galore that signify weather systems; and, being invisible and inexplicable, wind is denoted by its effect rather than its reality.
—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
They are denoted with an asterisk in the minimum and maximum tuition columns.
—Rachel Wegner, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
To reduce transport emissions, the resort sources many of its ingredients locally, which is denoted with the initials LS on menus.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
Skill comes from effort Cognitive psychologists have argued that our thoughts and decisions are the result of two processing modes, commonly denoted as System 1 and System 2.
—Brian W. Stone, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
In the cases of three members of the list—Rob Walton, Miriam Adelson and Jerry Jones, as denoted by an asterisk—the net worth calculation includes family members’ assets.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoted
Verb
-
Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Jan. 2026
-
That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
18 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Police previously said that a preliminary investigation indicated that a 16-year-old boy was driving a Jeep Wrangler while pulling the two girls on a sled.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
However, their annoyance is becoming more public, as indicated during legislative hearings on his final budget last week.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
This isn’t a place designed to impress from afar; it’s meant to be felt and experienced.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Google says the new setup is meant to reduce tab overload and interruptions.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The judge concluded program participants could not be Salvation Army employees because there was no express or implied agreement they would be compensated.—
Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
-
The dearth of trees on the island implied to some that the inhabitants had cut them down to make clubs and shields.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Denoted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoted. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
