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
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
Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 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
Verb
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
Without a letter denoting a political party next to their name on the ballot, independent candidates have historically gotten lost in the mix.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
On an easel, a map of the Middle East, with American flag pins denoting US military positions.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 5 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
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,
20 Apr. 2026
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The crowd, estimated by a Cal official at about 6,000, was at least three times what the event drew a year ago, indicative of the momentum the program has developed since Lupoi returned to his alma mater in December.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Painted pink since 1918 (signifying peace at the end of World War I), the ‘Nellie’ is Cape Town’s ‘grande dame’, and dates back to 1899.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In 2024, Fitzpatrick won reelection by nearly 13 percentage points, up from less than nine in his first election in 2016, signifying security in a historically swing-happy region, built through a meticulously moderate voting history.—
Zak Hudak,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Contracts are priced between 1 cent (indicating a low probability) and 99 cents (indicating a high probability), and settle at $1 if the outcome is correct.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Lain was part of a group of concerned residents who went to Godley Superintendent Rich Dear with information about Ketcherside’s prior convictions and evidence indicating Ketcherside was still involved in prostitution.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Made of reflective material, this leash assures the safety of both you and your pet when the sun goes down.—
Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kovács, who is more reflective in person than his bulldog persona online, told me that Hungary’s election system is secure.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After 33 games, there is nothing to choose between City and Arsenal in points (70) or goal difference (+37), meaning City have edged their way to the top on goals scored — bagging 66 goals compared to Arsenal’s 63.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Neuroscientists have found that these events at dendrites can allow even single neurons to perform complex computations — meaning that dendrites are the reason why a single neuron can have the same amount of computational power as a deep artificial neural network.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Analysts have average price targets implying upside of about 169% and 134% for AtaiBeckley and Compass, respectively.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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In addition to scapegoating Josh, Park is also implying that Lindsay inflated procedure prices and sold customers on unnecessary treatments at Trochos.—
Skyler Trepel,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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