as in indicative
indicating something
an arrow is a common denoting symbol for direction
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
1
as in signifying
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
a flashing red light that denotes danger
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of denoting
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
Starting with a small rooftop farm, Eeki, a name derived from the Japanese word ikigai, denoting life’s true purpose, is focused on sustainable farming practices.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To determine this, WalletHub graded 23 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for pets and pet owners, per the study.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Cree, located primarily in Canada, know it as the flying up moon, denoting the time of year when young birds are learning to fly, while the Assiniboine people, who are originally from the Northern Great Plains, call it the black cherries moon to mark when cherries are becoming ripe.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
But there’s a case for allowing some amount of loss, not in the DNA sequences but in the quality scores denoting the sequencer’s confidence in the data.
—Dmitri Pavlichin, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2018
Verb
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
Starting with a small rooftop farm, Eeki, a name derived from the Japanese word ikigai, denoting life’s true purpose, is focused on sustainable farming practices.
—Forbes Asia Team, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
To determine this, WalletHub graded 23 metrics on a 100-point scale, with 100 denoting the most favorable conditions for pets and pet owners, per the study.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The Cree, located primarily in Canada, know it as the flying up moon, denoting the time of year when young birds are learning to fly, while the Assiniboine people, who are originally from the Northern Great Plains, call it the black cherries moon to mark when cherries are becoming ripe.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
But there’s a case for allowing some amount of loss, not in the DNA sequences but in the quality scores denoting the sequencer’s confidence in the data.
—Dmitri Pavlichin, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Aug. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
-
Staying ahead of the chains Charlotte’s first play from scrimmage was indicative of its offensive performance against Appalachian State, with James Madison transfer Jesse Ramil committing a false start in his first snap with the program.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
-
Droney found there was no collusion, saying league officials presenting economic information to owners is not indicative of collusion.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
The September full moon is also called the harvest moon, signifying the end of the growing season.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
-
In 2025, the Music Biz conference relocated from Tennessee to Atlanta, signifying a need to be in the place where music is thriving.—
Jewel Wicker,
Billboard,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
According to Amazon, the quilt has fewer returns than average compared to similar products, indicating that customers hold on to the popular set.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
-
However, continuing claims for benefits are above the lows, indicating some slowdown in people being rehired after losing their jobs.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
-
The paddles would be situated 180 degrees with relation to one another, so the reflective sides point in opposite directions.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
-
The product has nine light-reflective shades and is infused with 85 percent skincare ingredients, the company tells me.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
Bella meaning beautiful and Luna translating to moon, which could relate to their popularity given their bilingual meanings.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
-
In 2023, the commonwealth was one of two states with a split legislature, meaning Republicans held the state Senate and Democrats the House.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
In a response posted to social media, Kennedy hit back at the pediatrics academy's criticism, implying that the organization's views were influenced by corporate pharmaceutical funders.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
-
The Moon was doing something that the Sun wasn’t — emitting gamma-rays — implying that, somehow, the Moon was doing a whole lot more than just reflecting sunlight.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share