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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
Cooking by weight would fix this, but since volume is the American default, the comma denotes an important difference.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Note that the correlation 1D_5D denotes the correlation between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In this psychological thriller, readers are taken on a wild ride that truly denotes that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the wealthy have their fair share of secrets and problems, too.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Luke’s Lobster is a certified B Corp company, a designation awarded by nonprofit outfit B Lab, which denotes a for-profit company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.
—Todd Leopold, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Strength The strength of CBD tinctures is measured in milligrams (mg) and denotes the amount of CBD in the tincture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Note that the correlation 1D_5D denotes the correlation between 1D post-earnings returns and subsequent 5D returns.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
In this psychological thriller, readers are taken on a wild ride that truly denotes that not everything that glitters is gold, and that the wealthy have their fair share of secrets and problems, too.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Parents, 14 Aug. 2025
Luke’s Lobster is a certified B Corp company, a designation awarded by nonprofit outfit B Lab, which denotes a for-profit company’s commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 13 Aug. 2025
That denotes a passport used for official state business, issued to government officials on foreign work trips and military personnel stationed abroad, according to an edict published by the Russian government and a document on the Russian foreign ministry’s website.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Mar. 2025
The word ‘character’ denotes something less than attractive.
—Todd Leopold, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Strength The strength of CBD tinctures is measured in milligrams (mg) and denotes the amount of CBD in the tincture.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Although there are no universal definitions for organizational culture, the term usually denotes the formal and informal behaviors or actions that are typically rewarded and sanctioned in a company.
—Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denotes
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The holiday also signifies the end of summer and falls on the weekend of Riverfest and the Western & Southern WEBN fireworks, Cincinnati's annual end-of-season extravaganza.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Aug. 2025
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Bottom Line Target stock is trading at a significant discount, but this gap signifies weak growth, narrow margins, and a consistent history of underperformance during downturns.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fire containment Understanding what 14% containment means Containment indicates what percentage of the fire perimeter has been surrounded by a control line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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As the report indicates, both State and non-State actors were responsible for violations in over 20 countries, with the highest numbers recorded in the Central African Republic (CAR), the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Controlling a fire means ensuring that the fire can't spread or cross the containment line.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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In cooler climates, that usually means September, but gardeners in warmer climates can wait until October.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Sep. 2025
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But even the valley’s actual wetlands aren’t always what the name implies.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Denotes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denotes. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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