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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
Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.
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Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 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
The resolution carried no legal implications but signified a growing discontent among GOP lawmakers against the president’s economic policies.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Her initial answer signified a momentary breaking point within the Democratic field as others in the race voiced their disagreement.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Chinatsu Tsuji, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 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
The resolution carried no legal implications but signified a growing discontent among GOP lawmakers against the president’s economic policies.
—Sarah Davis, The Hill, 20 Feb. 2026
Her initial answer signified a momentary breaking point within the Democratic field as others in the race voiced their disagreement.
—Jessie Opoien, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Scattered throughout the sellout crowd at the last worlds before the Milan Cortina Olympics were the equally conspicuous rainbow flags that for nearly 50 years have signified pride within the LGBTQ+ community.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
Verb
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Improving these decisions requires multiple analyses, including reviewing past collections, identifying which attributes mattered, mapping those attributes to sell-through and comparing them to current demand signals.—
Anita Beveridge-Raffo,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The game shouldn’t have mattered.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Parker Posey isn’t meant to live an uncomfortable life.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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This isn’t meant to create an issue where there isn’t one.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2026
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Early in the pandemic, Hilton invited Jay Bhattacharya, a professor of health policy at Stanford, to discuss COVID-19 after his study in Santa Clara County indicated the virus was more widespread and less deadly than initially thought.—
National Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Previous reports from the Daily Mail indicated Andrew’s daughters will also miss the Royal Ascot.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Flavin says she is left with few options and has weighed closing the shop and reopening possibly as a nail salon, but says that this community is too important to give up on.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After noticing a problem, keepers separated the mother from her newborn, who weighed just 443 grams (less than a pound) and required immediate placement in an incubator at CIMBA to stabilize his temperature and safeguard his health, Reynoso Ruiz said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Apple implied that the 65 year-old Cook would continue serving as the company's de-facto ambassador to politicians in his new role.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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The statement implied that Hezbollah may resume its rocket attacks if Israel continues to target it and remains in southern Lebanon.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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From the restaurant servers to the concierges, everyone had a distinctive wardrobe that denoted their role in the Waldorf universe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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About 100 feet away, a metal post denoted the park’s boundary.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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