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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
That denotes real cash generation.
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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
The 3rd House is ruled by Scorpio, which denotes a need for truth in all communication.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
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
The 3rd House is ruled by Scorpio, which denotes a need for truth in all communication.
—Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2025
Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
Verb
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After a long winter, the third month of the year signifies the beginning of the end for cold-weather woes.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Feb. 2026
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Ramadan signifies the month Muslims believe the Quran was revealed to Prophet Muhammad, according to Brandeis University.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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This indicates that today’s genetic bottleneck is a more modern occurrence instead of a long-term feature of Irish goat populations.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
26 Feb. 2026
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And now, this—a new report indicates that Andrew has been banned from his favorite hobby and is no longer allowed to go horseback riding.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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That means lower tax receipts for governments and extra strain on pension and healthcare systems as an ageing population grows and becomes dependent on a shrinking working population.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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When worker shortages slow down construction, the builders have to get extensions, which means more interest on a loan, which means more costs, Rodriguez and others said.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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The first lady's box, as the word box implies, is not on the chamber floor, but rather, in the gallery seating above.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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As the name implies, wisteria bangs evoke the look of the delicate, free-hanging flower with wispy, face-framing fringe.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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