as in indicative
indicating something
an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction
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as in signifying
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
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as in indicating
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 denoting
Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But our understanding of pedantry, denoting the sticklerishness of academic specialists and grammar obsessives, is a relatively narrow one.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Line thickness here represents the pass volume between players, while the shading indicates pass quality, with red lines denoting passive passes, green ones more threatening ones.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In the same note, Kettner shared a chart denoting the impact of biggest escalations on equities since 1990.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an airstrike launched at Israel, denoting their entry into the Iran war following weeks of holding out on attacks.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The twenty-four-hour temperature forecast is shown as a fluctuating black line tagged with icons denoting the weather every three hours.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than civic numbers, houses here are often identified by their color, position, or ceramic tiles denoting the family’s name.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The new jet also features 13 stars denoting the 13 original colonies on its fuselage, the main body of an aircraft, and a circle of stars on each engine cowling, or covering, reflecting the original Betsy Ross flag and an America250 decal on the nose and winglet.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
But our understanding of pedantry, denoting the sticklerishness of academic specialists and grammar obsessives, is a relatively narrow one.
—Clare Bucknell, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
Line thickness here represents the pass volume between players, while the shading indicates pass quality, with red lines denoting passive passes, green ones more threatening ones.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
In the same note, Kettner shared a chart denoting the impact of biggest escalations on equities since 1990.
—Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
Their jump wings had the tiny inlaid gold stars denoting combat jumps.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 29 Mar. 2026
The Yemeni Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for an airstrike launched at Israel, denoting their entry into the Iran war following weeks of holding out on attacks.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
The twenty-four-hour temperature forecast is shown as a fluctuating black line tagged with icons denoting the weather every three hours.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Rather than civic numbers, houses here are often identified by their color, position, or ceramic tiles denoting the family’s name.
—Kristina Kasparian, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Linde’s presence in the space industry is indicative of its behind-the-scenes role in the broader economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
9 May 2026
Verb
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At our wedding, my husband and I stood under a chuppah—a wedding canopy signifying the new home a Jewish couple will create together—that my mom crafted from a lace tablecloth her grandmother had sewn.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Though embedded in society, these young characters are Kaspar Hauser-like figures, spectrally isolated from the signifying world, forced to construct meaning for themselves, from the ground up.—
James Wood,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
Verb
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The report says investigators found five casings outside the room, indicating this is one place the assailant stopped and reloaded.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Now, in his fourth week checking the hawk’s nest on OC Parks’ land managed by the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, Gough noticed the color change, indicating the chicks are molting their feathers, doing well, and growing.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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Designed by Scott Wilson Architecture with interiors by Cherie Grisham, the residence opens with a dramatic double-height foyer capped by a 20-foot reflective ceiling and anchored by a sweeping helical staircase.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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It is described as having a purplish-red hue with yellowish undertones, a high-quality color grade, moderate transparency and a highly reflective surface.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Last month, Maine and Oregon passed legislation to decouple from the federal QSBS exemption, meaning that taxpayers will have to pay state income taxes on startup exits.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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The general fund increased by about $212 million compared to last year, which is less than the rising costs in Medicaid alone — meaning the state had to cut specific programs within Medicaid and elsewhere to make up the difference.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The investment bank has a buy rating on MBX, and in a report out Monday left a $60 price target on the stock, implying nearly 50% upside from Friday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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So is this just a case of bad art design, or is Duarte seriously implying that Alvarado-Gil should be shot?—
Robin Epley,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2026
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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