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
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The car is now known as the 718—a reference to the Porsche that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960—with the Boxster and Cayman names denoting the vehicle’s body style.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Streamlining communication and clearly denoting important or urgent information can go a long way in helping families navigate a sea of information.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Or maybe the font is just denoting the cloistered lives of the people at this film’s center.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Villages where land ownership required a lord to possess legal papers denoting their claim also increased the possibility of an uprising.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
WalletHub graded 18 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for a Thanksgiving celebration, per the study.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 12 Nov. 2025
The other was an official air force photo with a gold star denoting his new rank affixed to the shoulder epaulet.
—Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Blue circles mark Taiwan’s naval assets, with red denoting China’s.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
The car is now known as the 718—a reference to the Porsche that won the Targa Florio race in 1959 and 1960—with the Boxster and Cayman names denoting the vehicle’s body style.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Streamlining communication and clearly denoting important or urgent information can go a long way in helping families navigate a sea of information.
—Grace Tucker, Cincinnati Enquirer, 15 Oct. 2025
But Rieff also invokes sickness in another sense, denoting that which is morally repugnant.
—Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
Or maybe the font is just denoting the cloistered lives of the people at this film’s center.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2025
Villages where land ownership required a lord to possess legal papers denoting their claim also increased the possibility of an uprising.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
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This is indicative of the dismal attitude too many public servants have toward taxpayer money.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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Some members of the Legislative Audit Commission signaled the audit findings could be indicative of more fraud in another program run by DHS.—
Ellie Roth,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Up the color spectrum, Matthew Tkachuk worked in a powder-blue jersey signifying something between no contact and light contact.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2026
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This is due to the Moon’s entry into your foundational 4th house, signifying a galactic prioritization of home comforts.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The team ruled him out shortly after, indicating a likely Achilles tear.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
12 Jan. 2026
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That change would hinder millions of Americans from borrowing money, Cramer said, indicating a crash could occur if the companies had to stop lending.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If natural light isn't sufficient, install grow lights or use reflective surfaces.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Stewart has explained the film as being designed as a reflective experience for the audience that unflinchingly shows the subconscious ways memory lives within the human body.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Of the 20 graduates, 11 (55%) were white; six (30%) were Latino; two (10%) were Black and one (5%) was Hmong, according to the police department, meaning about 45% in the class were minorities, according to KCKPD.—
Sofi Zeman
January 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hialeah elects its council members at large, meaning all candidates run citywide.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The investment firm raised the price target for the semiconductor and fiber laser provider to $60 from $45, implying a more than 36% gain from Friday's close.—
Sean Conlon,Chloe Taylor,Pia Singh,
CNBC,
19 Jan. 2026
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No other team currently has minus odds (implying a greater than 50 percent likelihood) of winning its division.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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