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as in gesture
a movement of the body or limbs that expresses or emphasizes an idea or feeling
quietly waiting for the signal to advance
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as in outstanding
standing above others in rank, importance, or achievement
the Louisiana Purchase is cited by many historians as one of the most signal events in American history
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Recent Examples of signal
Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Even the services surplus, a longtime bright spot in U.S. trade, appears to be slipping as key partners grow wary of erratic negotiations and signal cooling demand for American expertise.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Oscillator moved further into overbought territory, which signals the market could be due for a pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Noun
Longer-term, the FAA is also planning to build a new radar system in Philadelphia, so that controllers there won’t have to rely on the signal piped down from New York anymore.
—Josh Funk, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Even the services surplus, a longtime bright spot in U.S. trade, appears to be slipping as key partners grow wary of erratic negotiations and signal cooling demand for American expertise.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 May 2025
Verb
While the state is unlikely to flip red, growing support in traditionally Democratic strongholds may signal trouble for the party's national coalition—especially among swing and suburban voters.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 May 2025
Oscillator moved further into overbought territory, which signals the market could be due for a pullback.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for signal
Noun
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Boise also added a flag promoting organ donation to its collection of official city flags.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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The third victim had an Israeli flag draped around his shoulders and was wearing a hat with the flag and a chain with a Jewish star.—
Elizabeth Pritchett,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Gentle affectionate gestures usually are the prelude to intimacy, like a hand on your back, a caress on the cheek or even just cuddling in bed.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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In fact, in a moving gesture, Leo offered to continue the blessing that the late Pope Francis started from the same balcony the day before his death.—
Raúl E. Zegarra,
Time,
17 May 2025
Verb
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Noticing all this, Martín Maldonado motioned to the visiting dugout.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Curry attacked the lane and finished at the rim, but quickly reached for his leg and motioned toward the bench.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Like every successful side in these early years of the World Cup, Uruguay 1950 had an outstanding centre-half in Varela, who was physically dominant and also a key attacking weapon.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2025
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The Wall Street investment bank estimated that Berkshire’s T-bill position has more than doubled over the past year, adding that the $314 billion stake as of the end of March accounted for 5% of all outstanding short-term government bills.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
Noun
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So Like most Taurus signs, Daphne is bullheaded and controlling regarding her three daughters — especially Milly.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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Allowing imperfection to show—rather than keeping up appearances—is both a sign of intimacy and a precondition for it.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
Verb
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And Jerry Grogan, from Indianapolis, is waving the Star Spangled Banner.—
Katie Primm,
NBC news,
9 May 2025
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One of the evening's hosts then mentioned Jenner's name as Chalamet smiled and the camera switched to the make up mogul, who waved and clapped while flashing a huge smile.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Udit Mehrotra is a distinguished product leader who currently serves as Head of Product Management for Customer Experience at Amazon Canada.—
Udit Mehrotra,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Cruise will be honoured by the BFI on Monday with the awarding of a distinguished BFI Fellowship.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The team has permitted Derice, a two-time winner of the prestigious BART scouting award, a chance to pursue new opportunities, according to Neil Stratton of Inside The League.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2025
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Likewise, Jolie joins a prestigious lineup of godmothers and godfathers, including Charlize Theron, Cate Blanchett, Julianne Moore, Zhang Ziyi, Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro and Sean Penn.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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“Signal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signal. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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