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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
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.
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Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.
—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
Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Experts speculated that recalls of pandas in the United States and the United Kingdom signified the end of panda diplomacy.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
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What truly mattered was protecting Britain’s trade with the European continent against French interference.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Here are three moments that mattered from Game 7.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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Milan’s defeat on Sunday lunchtime meant Inter could clinch the Scudetto with a draw against Parma.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Interestingly enough, his rise as a baseball player meant making the ultimate personal sacrifice.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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However, the vote saw an unusually high four dissents, including three from officials who thought the committee should have removed language from its post-meeting statement that indicated the Fed’s next move would be a rate cut.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 May 2026
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What showed up when those compounds were represented with colors on a plume map and compared with dozens of control-point samples of nearby soil indicated the presence of a decaying body, according to Eckenrode.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The ruling was appealed, and the case is now being weighed by the Supreme Judicial Court.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
4 May 2026
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The mammoth animal, which had been roaming Seminole County neighborhoods for more than a month, weighed 740 pounds when he was captured in Longwood, FWC told the Orlando Sentinel.—
Stephen Hudak,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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As Mercury squares Pluto, something said or implied may feel more intense than expected.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
5 May 2026
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Trump also implied that Leo − the first pope born in the United States − was chosen by the conclave last year, partly in response to his own leadership.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
4 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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But in the 1980s, the music’s heyday, the phrase denoted an array of artists and tendencies while also conjuring something more atmospheric.—
Jack Hamilton,
The Atlantic,
28 Apr. 2026
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