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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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,
6 Apr. 2026
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Past performance is not indicative of future results.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Eventually, a banner signifying the first NCAA women’s basketball title will be raised to the ceiling in Pauley Pavilion, where currently the only women’s basketball title banner is from the school’s 1978 AIAW championship, the precursor to the NCAA.—
Beth Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Branding and marketing executives have always loved nothing more than seizing the latest, abstraction that can somehow bend the ever-changing Zeitgeist to their favor and tell a tale, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.—
Bruce Stockler,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The most recent union updates signaled progress, but nothing indicating a strike would be prevented.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Minnesota is 11-40-4-2, the last two numbers indicating overtime losses and shootout losses.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her portrayals – reflective of real people – will live on in television history for their honesty, wit and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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Both will be surrounded by streaks of bright, reflective material that were cast out during the violent asteroid impacts that formed the craters.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Instead of a blanket recommendation, the agency now advises shared clinical decision-making, meaning patients should discuss the benefits and risks of vaccination with a healthcare provider.—
Fran Kritz,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2026
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It is equipped with fold-out platforms, a large glass-bottom pool, and a lounge with a DJ booth, meaning seafarers can play with water toys by day and cut shapes by night.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The investment bank has a buy rating on Microsoft, with a $600 price target on shares, implying nearly 61% upside from Thursday’s close.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Tuesday, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine said the US had begun to fly B-52s over Iran, implying that airspace was now safer for attacks using cheaper and more plentiful JDAM precision bombs.—
Gerry Doyle,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Denoting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/denoting. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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