signified

Definition of signifiednext
past tense of signify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of signified Crucially, the moment signified a major thaw in the strained relations between India and China, and this bilateral reconciliation is perhaps the most significant geopolitical byproduct of the summit. Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 The decision also signified the end of Adam’s time on the Northwestern. Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Aug. 2026 This theory gained more popularity after Swift was spotted out in London last month, debuting a fresh haircut which has historically signified a new era in the Taylor Swift Cinematic Universe. Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2026 The resolution signified a $133 million ask to voters from the Jeffco school board. Olivia Young, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 While Harry did reunite with his father, the lack of meeting between the brothers signified that cracks between them still run deep. Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Recording a new album became a therapeutic experience that signified a new artistic journey and a chance to discover himself in the process. Adam Davidson, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 The new ways of the parliament carried meaning and signified the beginning of a new era. Lina Sergie Attar, Time, 6 Aug. 2026 For many, the night signified more than the conclusion of an awards show. Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for signified
Verb
  • That is why the chemistry inside KU’s locker room has mattered to him this week.
    Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026
  • An eBay Live auction let shoppers bid in real time while industry voices explained why each piece mattered.
    Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • What once seemed powerfully professional now seemed like something meant for a kid’s my-first-tablet device.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Cleveland also presumed rightly that Kiffin’s professional wandering eye meant the pairing was destined for a bad ending.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Charlotte leaders on Monday lambasted the state as a bad faith partner but indicated the financial pressure campaign might be an insurmountable obstacle.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Woodley, who recently won the first Emmy of her career at the 2026 Creative Arts Emmys for her performance in the Hulu series Paradise, has previously indicated this relationship was a difficult one for her.
    Tommy McArdle, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • However, officials in recent days have weighed the cost of continuing to look through the price increases, particularly in light of a stabilizing labor market.
    Jeff Cox, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Claims about removing bacteria or extending garment life should be weighed carefully against broader evidence showing that overwashing causes wear.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Pasteur’s experiment implied that being alive is hereditary—life, not not-life, begets life.
    Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The documents say that the golf circuit’s largest revenue stream—sponsorships—was about $102 million in 2025 and that the total was 49% of the overall implied $208 million in revenue.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Notable injuries will be denoted for affected players but may not be updated immediately.
    Jake Ciely, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In their view, the image separating the letters Π and Ι from Λ, Α, Τ and Ο denoted two separate words.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 3 Sep. 2026

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“Signified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signified. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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