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as in signifies
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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Recent Examples of denotes
In Islamic ethical and theological usage, amanat denotes not only material custody but also the faithful discharge of obligations and promises, and betrayal of amanat is viewed as a serious ethical failing.
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Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
That denotes real cash generation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
—Erica De Bruin, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
August denotes the end of summer vacation and the start of a new academic year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
In American betting odds, a minus sign indicates a favorite, while a positive sign denotes an underdog.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
This denotes someone popular and jovial in New York City.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
An asterisk denotes that the speech was not technically a State of the Union address.
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026
That denotes real cash generation.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The second definition denotes less formal and often more partisan armed groups that operate outside of the state’s regular security sector.
—Erica De Bruin, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
August denotes the end of summer vacation and the start of a new academic year.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
The menu also denotes which dishes are gluten-free, and Peake says that if a guest can’t find anything that fits their needs, the kitchen will be happy to assist.
—Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Dec. 2025
In American betting odds, a minus sign indicates a favorite, while a positive sign denotes an underdog.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025
This denotes someone popular and jovial in New York City.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
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The release signifies Sullivan couldn’t find a trade partner to offload Tagovailoa and his contract.—
David Furones,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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After all, when placed on a marquee, this punctuation mark signifies that a film will contain an exceptional array of excitement, thrills, and shock, heightening our expectations — as well as our disappointment when (as often happens) the hype isn’t delivered.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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The funding request also indicates plans for a longer war -- after Trump has previously said the war would last four to five weeks.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Long-range model data indicates a couple of brief snow chances are also possible through April 1st.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Its location along the Tropic of Cancer means a wide variety of plant life; guests can adventure through five different ecosystems.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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For someone building savings later than planned, the Roth’s structure means no future tax bill eating into returns during the years that matter most.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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Analyst Glen Santangelo’s $200 price target implies that shares could climb 18% from Monday’s close.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2026
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After all, saying psychiatric euthanasia for young people should be avoided in the future implies that it should have been avoided in the past.—
Charles Lane,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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