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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
If an exclamation point only signified gore and grossness, this gothic rock opera would more than qualify.
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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
That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
In days of old, that signified no parking.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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
That likely signified the departure of pending free agent Artermi Panarin, at a bare minimum.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 18 Jan. 2026
The album signified a resurgence of her musical career, earning her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance, and is now the title of the upcoming documentary.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2026
In days of old, that signified no parking.
—Glae Thien, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
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None of that mattered once the game tightened and Brooklyn finally found a way to win a possession battle late.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Despite Philly eyeing a move up the East’s playoff standings, the Hawks were better in the minutes that mattered down the stretch.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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This meant two-hour sessions at the gym, long runs, and horseback riding on the weekends.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
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As Europe races toward energy independence, this facility could become a primary feeder for a pipeline network meant to power the continent’s heavy industry.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Mar. 2026
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Reports have previously indicated that Eli Lilly was preparing an offer, but the latest suitor is rumored to be AstraZeneca.—
Chloe Taylor,Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Mitchell at the time was a recent domestic partner of Burnett’s, the State’s Attorney’s Office indicated.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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During holidays, the Italian bakeries on Franklin Avenue used vast amounts of raw milk and cream, so the truck would have dozens of those old style 10-gallon cans that weighed just under 100 pounds full.—
Jody Mamone,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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Surging oil prices have weighed heavily on stocks in recent days, as traders fear that a prolonged spike in fuel prices could lead to another spike in inflation and hurt the economy.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
8 Mar. 2026
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The remark, which spread quickly across news and social media, implied that Israel pushed the US into attacking.—
Tal Shalev,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hickenlooper even implied that Trump’s decision to attack Iran had a political angle.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
3 Mar. 2026
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In cases where The Athletic shortened their comments or posed specific follow-up questions about a play, those transitions are denoted by ellipses.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers in the Alpha Project range were denoted by a five-dot logo placed inconspicuously throughout the design.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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