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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
Democrats may be looking at a different kind of red wave this year based on Tuesday night’s primary results, a throwback to when the color red signified not the Republican Party, but socialism.
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W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
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Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
W. James Antle Iii,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2026
The acquisition of Celifie not only signified a major addition to the 2027 class, but also marked the start of the Bruins keeping homegrown talent in Los Angeles.
—
Connor Dullinger,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
There were big moments for individuals Thursday night, including Dansby Swanson and Pete Crow-Armstrong, that could have signified turning points.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
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The partnership mattered because the team believed in a non-traditional podcast.
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Haaland was asked about the next and final match of the group stage, against France, which no longer mattered much.
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That has meant pursuing environmental certifications, cutting energy use with solar panels, and switching to lighter-weight bottles.
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Defendants have claimed the case is a strategic lawsuit against public participation, also known as a SLAPP suit, which legal experts say are meant to dissuade the public from vocal criticisms.
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An original call for service indicated that suspects pulled up to a CBS media vehicle and began shouting racial obscenities at a CBS cameraman who is Black, a law enforcement source said.
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Mayor Mamdani indicated earlier this month that the World Cup isn’t the only big event New York City is hosting in the coming days.
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Taft, who was the 27th president and nearly 6 feet tall, weighed around 300 pounds, according to the Supreme Court of Ohio.
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Casper O'Brien, 7, weighed 255 pounds at the time of his death, police said.
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The Swedish-Bosnian legend implied that success comes from hewing to national tradition.
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Eastwood implied that some people in the entertainment industry want to be actors just to be famous.
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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.
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California is not experiencing a uniform decline in violent crime as denoted in the California Crime Statistics 2026.
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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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