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
Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
That we are meant to linger is made plain by the fine lines denoting individual camel hairs.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
When tax breaks for three-wheelers were curtailed, a 4/4 model—the name denoting its four wheels and four-cylinder engine—was launched.
—Jamie Kitman, Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
Outstanding Chef is a national category, denoting a chef who has set high standards to the broader culinary culture.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Verb
The death certificate for Katherine Elizabeth Hartley, which was obtained by TMZ, includes a field denoting how the injury occurred.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
That we are meant to linger is made plain by the fine lines denoting individual camel hairs.
—Anel Rakhimzhanova, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2026
When tax breaks for three-wheelers were curtailed, a 4/4 model—the name denoting its four wheels and four-cylinder engine—was launched.
—Jamie Kitman, Air Mail, 21 Feb. 2026
Outstanding Chef is a national category, denoting a chef who has set high standards to the broader culinary culture.
—Brock Keeling, Daily News, 21 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for denoting
Adjective
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Any prices or levels shown are either historical or purely indicative.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
2 Mar. 2026
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The decrease between the two most recent surveys could be indicative of a downward trend.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Women everywhere rise up, signifying their sisterhood with black-ink mouth tattoos.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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After the conquest, Spaniards brought thousands of Native Americans back to Spain, their faces branded with marks of the Spanish crown, their owner’s name, or terms signifying their status.—
Geraldo Cadava,
New Yorker,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Trouvelot cuts into this degraded crater, indicating that the neighboring basin formed first.—
Samantha Mathewson,
Space.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Within 24 hours of the first US-Israeli strikes on Iran, ships in the region’s waters found their navigation systems had gone haywire, erroneously indicating that the vessels were at airports, a nuclear power plant and on Iranian land.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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At roughly nine thousand three hundred feet above sea level, the thin subzero air assaulted my lungs immediately, and the reflective background and uninterrupted nothingness attracted my focus to hints of pastel colors.—
Cree LeFavour,
New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2026
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The morning may feel more somber and reflective, yet by midday, the vibe smooths into something more cooperative and actionable.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For reference, roughly 20 million barrels of oil pass through the Strait of Hormuz each day, meaning an effort to make up for that shortfall could quickly draw down the stockpile, according to Krishnamoorti.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Meteorologists note the possibility of small-scale spin-ups along the leading edge, meaning any tornadoes that form are likely to be isolated.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Des Moines Register,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bank initiated the cybersecurity stock at an overweight rating and $200 price target, implying an upside of 33%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
3 Mar. 2026
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Reynolds must remove images implying these specific bags were suitable for curbside pickup or municipal recycling bins, the AG's Office said.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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