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as in mattered
to be of importance
never mind, as the color of the room doesn't signify in the least
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as in meant
to communicate or convey (as an idea) to the mind
the symbol failed to signify anything to me—until I realized that it was upside down
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Recent Examples of signified
There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.
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Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 5 June 2026
Examples Slashdot was founded in 1997 and signified the early start for social news sites.
—Steve Paulussen, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
Kimiko uttered one word during the season five finale, which signified a return to form for her character, who was mute throughout the first four installments of the series.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2026
The follow-up session resulted in commitment to the concept of the United Nations, which, moving forward, signified the Allies’ goals in World War II.
—Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
When Italian luxury group Moncler selected IconSiam for its first shopping mall debut in Thailand, the decision signified a destination that aligns global luxury with cultural relevance, as brands prioritize openings in the right locations over rapid expansion.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 25 Mar. 2026
That signified Terry’s 15th goal and 50th point of 2025-26, marking the first time the Ducks have had four 50-point producers in nine seasons.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 23 Mar. 2026
If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.
—Rachel Simon, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Abel also used the letter to push back on any notion that the sizable cash position signified that Berkshire was retreating from investing.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
Verb
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Of course, none of it mattered much.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Phil Long While Skubal wasn't dominant, that hardly mattered to the Tigers.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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DeSantis said last month that the detention facility was always meant to be temporary.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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The roads are gravel, remote, full of potholes, and arriving at the hotel meant making a river crossing at one point in time (a bridge has since been introduced).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 June 2026
Verb
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In a venue where circumstances would have indicated a tepid response to a less-than-blockbuster matchup, Santa Clara hosted a display of what the World Cup can be at its best.—
Christian Babcock,
Mercury News,
17 June 2026
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Data from the report also indicated that streaming films with at least somewhat diverse casts tended to outperform in terms of audience and social media engagement.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Among the tackles who have been weighed at the NFL Combine, none in the last nine years stepped on the scale lighter than 290 pounds.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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As the Justice Department weighed approval, a coalition of states led by California are preparing a lawsuit to block the deal that’s expected to be filed within a month.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The title’s implied hi-jinks—Amish teens unleashing their suspenders and chugging BuzzBallz—belie the sound’s fragile electricity.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
15 June 2026
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That implied just 700 seats remained unsold — which clearly undersold the huge stretches of empty space.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
14 June 2026
Verb
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While there is no master list of PointSavers hotels or dates, they are clearly denoted in Marriott’s award night search results.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.—
Linh Tat,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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